Buses
Starring role
One of Arriva’s most recognisable and historic depots recently starred in ITV detective drama Vera – along with one of its vehicles. Angela Youngman tells the story A grade 2 listed building complete with distinctive […]
Features
Buses
Hartlepool un-earthings
Two former Hartlepool Transport buses are being returned to the road after more than 25 years in storage, to help preserve the operator’s history, reports Nick Larkin BEF28C is a 1965 Roe-boded Leyland PD2, the […]
Buses
Museum’s moquette offer
The London Transport Museum is aiming to help owners and operators of heritage vehicles by making classic seat moquette available in small amounts. “We have introduced several different moquette types having had many enquiries over […]
Buses
Abellio ‘Garage Bash’
Abellio’s historic Walworth depot will be on the itinary during a tour planned for 28 March. The ‘Abellio Garage Bash’ will also take in visits to Battersea and Beddington Lane depots. Using 2007 Abellio Alexander […]
Features
Putting private equity on the agenda
The hands of private equity have touched many parts of British business. Adam Bernstein investigates Often leading to a change in business ownership, or at the very least new faces in the boardroom, private equity […]
Buses
A united industry
The UK coach and bus industry gathered for the Confederation of Passenger Transport Annual Dinner, joined by the Government’s Buses Minister. James Day reports With 42 tables filled with diners from every corner of the […]
Buses
Continuing to Excel
First Eastern Counties has relaunched its long-distance Excel route between Norwich and Peterborough, utilising a fleet of the first ADL Enviro400 City-bodied Scanias with diesel drives. James Day reports On Wednesday, 29 January 2020, the […]
Buses
(Not) just the ticket
Transport Ticketing Global once again showcased how the concept of ticketing is set to change over the decades to come. Peter Jackson caught a glimpse into the future of the sector The turn of the […]
Catering for Coaches
Pomp(ey) and ceremony
The historic naval city of Portsmouth has plenty for coach parties to see and do. Angela Youngman offers some of her top picks June 2019 saw the world’s attention focused on Portsmouth, as it became […]
Coaches
Dealtop (Plymouth) Ltd licence revoked
Managing Director is disqualified after serious maintenance issues found, along with a lack of financial standing Kevin Rooney, Traffic Commissioner (TC) for the Western Traffic Area, has revoked the O-licence held by Dealtop (Plymouth) Ltd […]
