Coach News
OK Tiger restored
A 1981 Plaxton-bodied Leyland Tiger new to OK Motor Services is finally back in PCV service with a reincarnation of the original operator. Established in 1912, OK ran a major network of services in the […]
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Aiming Higer
Harris Auto brings the new Higer Super 9XL midicoach to Rockingham for its UK launch, looking to gain market share with its dedicated coach chassis. James Day reports Harris Auto hosted a Ride & Drive […]
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Two Tourismos join Scotland’s most scenic bus route
Scottish Citylink has introduced new vehicles for its 915 and 916 services between Glasgow, Fort William and Skye. Following last year’s investment of £1m in a new fleet of coaches for the route, the company […]
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Bakers Dolphin chooses Michelin as tyre supplier after competitive trials
Bakers Dolphin of Weston-super-Mare has chosen Michelin as its tyre supplier, after a trial which pitched a full set of Michelin tyres against fitments from three competitors.
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Getting noticed
P C Coaches founder and Managing Director, Peter Smith, spoke to Peter Jackson about the Lincoln operator’s four decades in business – touching on liveries, passenger expectations and the future of the industry CBW: So, […]
Bus News
40th Anniversary: This week in history
Continuing our celebrations of CBW’s 40th anniversary, Peter Jackson delves into the archives to look back at what was going on in the industry this week in history Coachmart issue 79, June 13, 1980 Recent […]
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Illegal workers – don’t get caught out
Illegal working has become a political hot potato in recent years. Legislation is catching up with the need to control the practice and it’s made contravening the law very expensive for employers caught out. Chloe […]
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Your new best buddy?
Coach Buddy is fast becoming an essential resource for those involved in the coach industry – from drivers to tour planners and even passengers. Peter Jackson sat down with Tony Henthorn, the site’s creator, to […]
Catering for Coaches
‘Now, this is what I call coach friendly’
Alan Payling visits Sanders Garden World just off the M5 in Somerset, a garden centre that knows how to look after visiting coach parties – and wants to help those in the coach trade get […]
Bus News
London’s tourism economy will be hit hard by LEZ plans, says CPT
The Mayor of London’s recent announcement that all coaches and buses passing through Greater London’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) will have to meet Euro VI requirements from October 26, 2020 has left the coach industry […]
