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Generation get together
Four generations of a Warwickshire family which have been operating passenger and haulage vehicles in the county since the 1920s are seen here with their two contrasting preserved vehicles.
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Daimler introduces fourth-gen Active Brake Assist as standard
Daimler has announced the latest iteration of its Active Brake Assist (ABA) technology. First made available a decade ago as an optional extra, the technology was originally only capable of braking automatically for moving vehicles […]
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Meritrule Ltd and Classic Routemasters Ltd have O-licences revoked
Companies found to be ‘fronting’ for former director
Business
AC Williams invests in seven new Tourismos
Lincolnshire operator AC Williams has opted to expand its fleet with seven new Mercedes-Benz Tourismos from Evobus UK – a total investment of £1.7m. Currently, the firm operates over 30 vehicles, its fleet ranging from […]
Bus News
Final warning issued to Leicestershire operators
‘Linked operators’ Coach and Bus Services Ltd (sic) Leicester Ltd and Vikingcoaches.com (Viking) were called to Public Inquiry (PI), where the former saw O-licence revocation for lack of financial standing and the latter received a […]
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Government publishes no-deal VAT guide for businesses
The Government has released a document intended to advise businesses about potential changes to VAT regulations should no agreement be made between the UK and the EU. The documents details areas such as vehicle imports […]
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‘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 […]
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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 […]
