Features
Second wind
Baumot can significantly extend the life of Euro V vehicles with its range of exhaust retrofit systems. Peter Jackson spoke to one of the firm’s directors to learn more about its history, current offering and […]
Features
Buses
London Country tributes
Two different companies have painted buses into retro-inspired LCBS liveries for what would have been the operator’s 50th year, reports Nick Larkin Both a major bus group and a Kent independent have outshopped buses in […]
Buses
Restorer goes public
Covid 19 has meant a restoration team which has restored dozens of buses and coaches is now making its services available to the public. Quantock Heritage Bus and Coach Restorations has been set up to […]
Buses
Buses and coaches brave autumn gloom
Despite what could be called ‘truly autumnal weather,’ Transport Museum Wythall’s Autumn Running Day still attracted 260 visitors, all determined to enjoy the event, say the organisers. Visiting vehicles included two fine members of the […]
Coaches
Easy access
The Yutong TC9 is one of Pelican Bus and Coach’s success stories, but as Richard Sharman found out in a test drive just prior to the Covid-19 lockdown measures beginning, improvements have been made to […]
Coaches
Safe & Sound
Jonathan Welch visits a small operator that makes a lot of noise: Rochdale-based brass band specialist Sounds Travel I have to admit that until the first Honk for Hope event at Lightwater Valley this summer, […]
Coaches
Adapting to the new normal: How National Express became Covid-safe
The coronavirus pandemic has had a profound effect across the industry. Jonathan Welch spoke to National Express about how the company has handled the outbreak and disruption to its services Long distance and airport coach […]
Buses
Stagecoach West initiates rapid repaint programme
Stagecoach West operates a substantial fleet of coaches and buses in the West of England. Richard Sharman looks at how the OpCo is bringing the new group image to its operating area so quickly On […]
Features
Edinburgh bus treat
Fourteen classic buses and coaches took to the centre of Edinburgh for a running day aimed at lifting spirits, reports Nick Larkin Vehicles which took part in the Shoppabus Tour included five from organisers the […]
Features
Blue Bus Tribute
A 1999 Wright-bodied Scania L94UB transformed as a tribute to First’s Great Yarmouth Blue Bus tribute has visited the legendary depot in the town. New to First Eastern Counties in First’s ‘Barbie’ colours, the Scania […]
