Features
Historic Bedford sold
The first Bedford bus ever built has been sold at auction for a £35,700 hammer price – three times its estimate. Featured in Industry Heritage in early September, the 1931 Bedford WHB was sold to […]
Features
Buses
Where it all began
This month, Stagecoach celebrated its 40th anniversary. Jonathan Welch paid a visit to its depot in Perth, the city where the company started four decades ago There cannot be many people in the country who […]
Features
The Long Road to Bus and Coach Restoration
Hidden away in the wilds of East Lothian, with beautiful views of the Lammermuir Hills, is a treasure trove of old buses and coaches which were once familiar sights on the streets of Edinburgh. Richard […]
Coaches
Blyth Spirit
In mid-August, despite the air of doom that surrounded the industry, Irizar took the bold step to press ahead with the opening of its new UK Sales Centre. Jonathan Welch paid a visit to see […]
Features
A road run organised as a result of other events being cancelled looks set to become a regular event, reports Nick Larkin
A road run featuring classic coaches and buses that was organised because Covid-19 stopped other events taking place has proved so successful that it is happening again next year. Fifteen vehicles, many owned by people […]
Features
Beaulieu museum can help to repair your bus!
After maintaining the National Motor Museum’s unique collection of vehicles – including buses – for nearly 50 years, the museum’s workshops are now able to offer their services to private owners. Manager and Chief Engineer […]
Buses
Sign of the times
The pandemic has meant that operators have had to adapt quickly to changing government rules around social distancing. Richard Sharman takes a look at some of the signage that he has encountered since March to […]
Buses
Comfort in high capacity
Coach and bus operators have a diverse number of vehicle options open to them when purchasing new. Richard Sharman takes a look at a vehicle which it’s hoped will fill a large gap in the […]
Coaches
Ember: Edinburgh’s electric express
On 1 October, new entrant to the inter-city market Ember launched its inaugural service between Dundee and Edinburgh. Jonathan Welch spoke to founders Pierce Glennie and Keith Bradbury about the new fully-electric service After months […]
Dealer Update
Working together to offer operators choice
Fleet Resourcing and the Bus and Coach Centre formed an alliance this year that saw operations expand and operators benefit from a larger selection of vehicles. Richard Sharman visited the Oxford site to find out […]
