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Farewell to Alperton
Nick Larkin reports from the London depot’s last day After 82 years, the former London Transport garage at Alperton has operated buses for the last time, only to reopen its doors the next day for […]
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See you there
Now that the events scene is back on track, CBW is looking forward to meeting readers new and old at Showbus on 26 September. Come along and see us near to Showbus control, say hello […]
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Serving the community
Jonathan Welch speaks to Allan Smith about West Coast Motors’ operations on the Isle of Bute West Coast Motors is a well-known name among both […]
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Bournemouth’s iconic yellow open-top bus success
Continuing our staycation series, Richard Sharman takes a look at Yellow Buses’ offerings that have recently gained an extended season due to demand Bournemouth […]
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Arriva-style Ribble at NW rally
Arriva North West paid a full-sized bus tribute to its ancestor Ribble Motor Services at the Great Harwood Transport Festival in Lancashire. CX06 BJY, a 2006 Wright-bodied VDL Commander, was painted in Ribble’s late 1960s […]
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Save the Albion
An urgent appeal has gone out to save a unique 1960 Alexander-bodied Albion Nimbus from being scrapped. The 29-seat coach is owned by East Sussex-based car and commercial vehicle repair garage owner Jay Sherman. “I’ve […]
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Double celebration in Burton
Nick Larkin reports on a weekend of events in and around Burton on Trent Operator Midland Classic celebrated two anniversaries during its recent Heritage Weekend. On Saturday 28 August, 15 years of operation by the […]
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Swans supports Soccer Aid
Created by Robbie Williams in 2006, Soccer Aid for UNICEF is billed as ‘the world’s biggest celebrity-charity football match,’ and raises money to give disadvantaged children the best start in life. Every year, supported by […]
Face-to-Face Interviews
Modernising McGill’s
Jonathan Welch speaks to McGill’s CEO Ralph Roberts about electrification and the state of the industry post-pandemic. Electrification is the name of the game at […]
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It’s never dull in Hull!
David Longbottom takes a look at a new open-top tour that has started in Kingston-upon-Hull for locals and staycationers The City of Hull, or Kingston upon Hull to give it its formal title as you […]
