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Rapson’s new coach firm granted O-licence

Inverness-based coach firm Highland Translink has been granted a public service vehicle operator licence by the Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, following a Public Inquiry (PI) last month. Following the firm’s application for a […]

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Bath operator branches out

Bugler Coaches has introduced away breaks into its repertoire after enjoying a successful 2011. The Bath-based operator experienced a 20% rise in demand for day trips last year, and had 12,000 people travelling with them.

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Luckett’s order Irizar i6 duo

Luckett’s Travel of Fareham has ordered a pair of DAF-powered Irizar Integral coaches from Irizar UK. The vehicles are 12.9m long, 3.5m high versions of the i6, equipped with DAF MX 300 12.9 litre Engine […]

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Paris parking changes

The CPT Coaching Team has received the notification from Pass Autocar Paris concerning certain changes to registration and charging structure for the parking of coaches in the French capital. The Board of Paris decided at […]

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Parrys open day takes £50k in deposits

Parrys International held its annual open day on Sunday (January 8), attracting 2,500 people to its site in Cheslyn Hay near Wolverhampton. The operator, which offers UK and overseas holidays, also received a record £50,000 […]

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Neoplan sales soar in UK

John Hill summarises the year’s highlights Sales of Neoplan products have reached an all-time high in the UK market, according to MAN’s general manager for coach operations in the UK, John Hill. He said: “Our […]

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European LEZ update

The CPT has been advised of some important updates to LEZ operations in the following countries and cities which may affect coach operations. In Italy, Aosta’s winter LEZ re-started in November. Trentino Province has several […]

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Lucketts wins Portsmouth FC contract

Lucketts Travel, based in Fareham, Hampshire, has been appointed away travel coach partner for Portsmouth Football Club. The operator will provide travel for supporters heading to the club’s away games, starting from January 8, 2012 […]