Coaches
Old school commitment
Mark Breslin, 2018’s UK Coach Driver of the Year, explains his approach to the job to Angela Youngman Dressing up as a leprechaun or superhero is just part of a day’s work for coach driver […]
Features
Coaches
OB 80 celebration
A further 80th birthday celebration for the Bedford OB has been announced. The Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza will be hosting the 80th Anniversary Bedford OB Get-Together as part of its event taking place on […]
Coaches
PJKs are ok!
An Ayrshire operator with a great interest in Bedford PJKs and VAS models has been adding to his collection. James Liddell of Liddell Coaches, based in Auchinleck, operated several examples in service and has built […]
Buses
Save a heritage service
Nick Larkin reports on a popular heritage service that now appears to be under threat Campaigners are battling to save a heritage bus service which they say has been banned from a National Trust property.
Buses
Motorway cruiser: High-spec Enviro400
The high-specification Alexander Dennis Enviro400 has proved popular with a number of coach operators since its introduction. A new demonstrator was unveiled at the Euro Bus Expo last year. Richard Sharman puts it through its […]
Buses
Building long term
Volvo Bus’ James Hyde and Dave Porter talk to Andy Izatt about the positive reception given to the new Coventry Sales Centre and how they’re encouraged by the retail coach sales performance, despite difficult trading […]
Coaching
‘The UK is mad’ (and other topics)
Around 150 members of the Coach Tourism Association gathered in Cambridge at the end of February for the trade body’s annual conference and workshop. On the agenda, Brexit, ULEZ and city tourism. Stuart Render reports
Buses
Training the future
Apprenticeships are just for school and college leavers – or are they? Go-Ahead Group’s new apprenticeship programmes are proving they can be for everyone. Angela Youngman finds out more
Buses
A first glance: The Commercial Vehicle Show
The Commercial Vehicle Show held its annual media preview event last week, where companies had the opportunity to provide a sneak-peak at what is on display this year. James Day reports on some of the […]
Buses
Being positive about the unthinkable
Firms that fail to plan ahead for disasters are leading themselves down the path of planned failure, says Adam Bernstein – because the unexpected always happens
