Features

Truronian Dart saved

A Cornish preservation group has added another vehicle with local connections to its fleet, reports Nick Larkin Transbus Dart SLF new to much-loved Cornish former independent Truronian has been saved for preservation. The 2003 bus, […]

Buses

Social media vital for survival

Clubs and other organisations catering for classic buses, coaches and other vehicles must embrace social media – or face dire consequences. That warning comes from the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC), which has […]

Buses

Halton depot listed

The former Halton Transport depot in Widnes has been listed, Historic England has announced. The building in Moor Lane has been given Grade Two-listed status, being described as ‘a rare and largely intact example of […]

Features

Seachange at OTS

Independent operator OTS of Falmouth became a subcontractor of Go Cornwall Bus in March this year. Richard Sharman spoke to the man behind the change Office & Transport Services Ltd, which trades as OTS, is […]

Coaches

Wish you were here?

At the time of writing, there was still no sign that operators in England would receive any kind of financial assistance, and many were still fearful for their survival. Jonathan Welch speaks to some of […]

Features

Marching through the mire

We all know 2020 was extremely tough for anyone involved with passenger-carrying vehicles – especially coaches – thanks to the small matter of a global pandemic. But it’s easy to overlook how many strides were […]

Buses

Delta delight

Nick Larkin reports on a former Wilts & Dorest Optare Delta rescued and restored to its original livery Go-Ahead Manager George Cooper has superbly restored an example of one of his favourite vehicles, a Wilts […]