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Translink gains funding for 145 new buses
Northern Ireland Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced a £29m investment in new coaches and buses for Translink’s Goldline and Metro fleet for Ulster.
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SBP Chapman Stevens begin trading as Giles Insurance Brokers Ltd
SBP Chapman Stevens, insurance brokers with over 30 years experience working with coach and bus operators, has rebranded and began trading as Giles Insurance Brokers Ltd from October 1, 2012.
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DSA publishes new driving framework
The DSA aims to clarify current guidelines for coach, bus and lorry drivers New frameworks setting out the competences expected of lorry, bus and coach drivers have been published by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA). […]
Coach News
National Express Coach celebrates 40 years
National Express is celebrating its 40th birthday this autumn after it published Britain’s first ‘national’ coach timetable in 1972.
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‘Free’ bus passes bring health benefits
A study has found free bus passes encourage the over-60s to be more physically active, whether they are poor or wealthy.
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Obituary: Colin Curtis
After a long period of ill health Colin Curtis died on September 18 at Crawley Hospital, aged 86.
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GNE adopts Recite web accessibility
Go North East has become the first public transport company to invest in the Recite web accessibility platform, the firm claims.
Coach News
Ausden-Clark Director fined £10,000 + costs
No question over maintenance standards but Leicester-based operator found to have falsified reports on 74 occasions Maintenance records for coach operator Ausden-Clark had apparently been falsified and then signed as accurate by company director Paul […]
Coach News
New Operations Manager for Howard’s Travel Group
Howard’s Travel Group has appointed Gareth Hughes as its Operations Manager. Gareth told CBW the position had become essential, due to the growth and evolution of the company. He will be responsible for the smooth […]
Coach News
National Holidays expands events range
National Holidays has announced an expansion of its Showtime & Special Events (SSE) programme which features an extensive selection of two- and three-day breaks, combining reserved coach travel and accommodation on a dinner, B&B basis. […]
