Features
Moxon memories
An operator is hoping to get a Leyland coach bought new almost half a century ago back on the road. Leyland Leopard FRR194J was bought by Moxon of Oldcotes, Nottinghamshire in April 1971. “It’s been […]
Features
Features
ADL Guildford open day
Alexander Dennis is holding an open day at its Guildford factory on 11 May – and suitable heritage vehicles are invited. These will be displayed alongside the manufacturer’s own collection. The event also includes factory […]
Features
Anniversary contrasts: Sharpes of Nottingham
Sharpes of Nottingham has been adding to its heritage fleet, as Nick Larkin reports Nottingham operator is celebrating its 15th anniversary with two extremely contrasting fleet additions.
Buses
Written decision revokes The Skiers Lodge Ltd’s licence
In a written decision by the Traffic Commissioner (TC) for Wales Nick Jones, The Skiers Lodge and Express Airport Transfers (Europe) had their licences revoked, and TSL (Wales) Ltd saw its licence refused. Madaline Dunn […]
Features
Dialling up the service: London Dial-a-Ride
Transport for London’s specialist mobility service, London Dial-a-Ride, continues to provide a vital service. James Day finds out about the latest developments from James Mead The Dial-a-Ride branch of TfL provides door-to-door transport for registered […]
Buses
Empowering East Yorkshire
Go North East has revealed the new name and branding for EYMS, while also announcing major investment in the company. James Day reports Under its new Go North East ownership, East Yorkshire Motor Services Ltd […]
Coaches
A stately tourer
The all-new Volvo 9900 integral attracted significant attention when it appeared at Euro Bus Expo in October last year. Clearly proud of the latest member of its ‘family,’ Volvo is positioning the 9900 as a […]
Coaches
Doing it Wright
Still in his 20s, Matthew Wright of Wrights Coaches in Norfolk has a fresh outlook on coaching that includes harnessing the power of social media, as he outlined to Andy Izatt “I think you need […]
Catering for Coaches
Peace & Contemplation
Alan Payling continues his occasional feature looking at tours with a difference, and finds that some excursions really are a matter of life and death The month’s choice outing is a trip to a cemetery. […]
Buses
Harnessing potential
On Tuesday 5 March, Go-Ahead London launched its new recruitment and training academy in South London, which will see it double the number of apprentices in its ranks over the course of 2019. Madaline Dunn […]
