Bus News
‘A match made in heaven’
Angela Youngman spoke to Gavin Francis about his career and the events that led to him being named 2017 Express Coach Driver of the Year Experience, patience and a focus on customer care created the […]
Coach News
Bus News
Creating a corporate narrative
A matter perhaps overlooked by many is the important role an effective marketing and communications strategy plays within a business. Rayanne Baker spoke to Chloe Leach-O’Connell, Managing Director at Leach-O’Connell Consultancy, about what makes a […]
Bus News
40th Anniversary – Reader spotlight (Part 4)
With CBW turning 40 this year, we decided to put the spotlight on our readers – individuals and businesses alike – to find out how the industry has changed in the four decades we’ve been […]
Coach News
Swift shining
The last known Leyland Swift in public service has emerged from the paintshop in its owner’s livery ready for another year of use. The 1990 Leyland Swift, with Wadham Stringer bodywork, was acquired by Aintree […]
Bus News
Falcon Coaches to take over Abellio’s remaining Surrey route
Abellio has announced that its sole remaining commercial route in Surrey – the 461 – is to be taken over by local firm Falcon Coaches from 15 September. The transition of the service to Falcon […]
Coach News
National success
National Express may have taken the top prize at this year’s UK Coach Awards, but – as UK Coach Managing Director Chris Hardy explains to Peter Jackson – this success won’t stop the company from […]
Bus News
Crofters to cruise liners
The Western Isles is almost the only place in Scotland where all public transport is provided by local companies. None of the bigger bus operators or groups are represented. Richard Walter discovers how one of […]
Coach News
Thandi Coaches licence varied for poor drivers’ hours record keeping
Thandi Coaches Limited of Smethwick, trading as Thandi Executive Coaches, has seen its O-licence varied from 22 vehicles to 15 for 21 days.
Bus News
Fairbrothers Coaches to close – routes move to Warrington’s Own Buses
Warrington’s Own Buses is taking over the school services and local bus routes of Fairbrothers Coaches after it decided to wind its business down. In a statement on Facebook, David Fairbrother of Fairbrothers Coaches said: […]
Bus News
UK bus and coach demand falls by 3.6%
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has announced that UK coach and bus demand has fallen by 3.6% in the second quarter of the year. Although just 76 fewer units were registered compared […]
