Features
First time tour
Having never really felt the urge to take a coach holiday before, Angela Youngman had a change of heart, travelling to Germany with Galloway Coaches – and she doesn’t regret a thing As a confident […]
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Face-to-Face Interviews
Maynes’ next generation
Most family-run coach businesses are struggling to encourage younger generations to get involved. Not Maynes Coaches though; Peter Jackson spoke to 19-year-old Holly Mayne who’s gone against the grain to follow in her family’s footsteps […]
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Matter of course
The next deadline for completing periodic driver CPC training isn’t far away, warns John Lewis – and operators need to take action Bus and coach drivers who got their vocational licences before September 10 2008 […]
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A no nonsense approach
After its recent inclusion in the DVSA’s Earned Recognition trial, James Day visits John Dewberry at Allenby Coach Hire to hear the story of the small vehicle specialist Based in Warlingham, Surrey, Allenby Coach Hire […]
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The 39 Steps
Our insider argues that coach parking at some services needs to be better laid out so that passengers are closer to facilities and can access them more safely The 39 Steps was a 1915 adventure […]
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Can Cambridgeshire cope with growth plans?
Cambridgeshire is seeing unprecedented pressure for jobs and housing growth. Andrew Allen, Policy Analyst at the Campaign for Better Transport, asks whether plans to dual a busy road will help or hinder the creation of […]
Bus News
Kick-starting their careers
In the second instalment, individuals on the graduate schemes of various operators talk to Jade Smith about their journey so far, having started on the courses late last year Rose Hardy-Barrett, First Bus I am […]
Coach News
Experimenting is essential
Gareth Evans catches up with Dave Parry about the latest developments at respected West Midlands coach tour operator Parrys International It’s a horrible wet and windy day when I sit down for a coffee in […]
Catering for Coaches
Norwich: Norfolk’s capital
Angela Youngman outlines what the city of Norwich and its surrounding area can offer coach groups, with ideas for inclusion in your itineraries Founded over 1,000 years ago, Norwich is a city of spires and […]
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Citaro is electrified
Daimler Buses has unveiled its first phase all-electric Mercedes-Benz Citaro. As Andy Izatt reports, it’s part of a measured, two-pronged response to growing political and social pressure for emissions-free transport In preparation for the public […]
