Buses
Matching technology with experience: The case for Scheduling-as-a-Service
Gavin John CMILT MTPS, Scheduling Solutions Manager at Trapeze Group, explores why bus companies should consider outsourcing their scheduling services
Features
Features
EVM evolution
The new EVM Cityline Low-Floor, which is based on the new generation of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, is now commencing delivery. Richard Sharman visited EVM Direct at Crawley, West Sussex to take the very first UK press […]
Features
Cornish coastline success for OTS
OTS is a coach and bus operator based in Falmouth that really understands the local market. Richard Sharman went to see how it is making a success of its Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-operated town services
Buses
Gallery: Go North West begins operations
Though the vast majority of its buses remain in the colours of First Bus, Go North West has started operating bus services in Manchester, with a new logo covering the First brand. Julian Dolman was […]
Coaches
Built on loyalty
Angus Travel has been around for 22 years, but it might not have been if it weren’t for founder Avril Read’s customer-first approach. Peter Jackson visited the Ipswich-based operator
Coaches
Back to the future with the Duple 425
In 2019 there are only a very small number of iconic Duple 425 coaches left in use. Richard Sharman found one, however, and had the opportunity to test drive it to see how it compares […]
Buses
YouTube: the answer to industry recruitment issues?
The rise of the vlogging bus driver on YouTube channels may be just what the bus industry needs to attract younger driving staff. Richard Sharman takes a look at how popular these bus driver channels […]
Coaches
It’s the pits!
Alan Payling explains what’s on offer for groups when they visit a former coal mine in the Welsh valleys or elsewhere in the UK, and finds that passengers may have a sinking feeling Big Pit […]
Buses
First NXWM Trident gets a makeover
Nick Larkin highlights how National Express West Midlands is doing its best to keep its heritage alive
Buses
Metrobus 40 celebration
A special celebration marking 40 years since the first production MCW Metrobuses entered service in the West Midlands involved some 20 of the people who built the legendary buses.
