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Coach News

Torbay seeks to be more coach friendly

Authorities are looking to capitalise on rising trend of “staycations” and coach holidays. Torbay District Council is planning to improve its coach facilities. This will include increasing the number of coach drop off and pick […]

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Coach News

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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Coach News

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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Coach News

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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News

TfL launches no idling campaign

Authority says switching engine on and off does not result in damage The CPT has backed a new campaign encouraging London drivers to turn off their engines when their vehicle is stationary for more than […]

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Financial

FirstGroup warn of northsouth divide

FirstGroup have warned that a north-south divide is opening up in its UK bus business, with growth slowing in Scotland and northern England. The Aberdeen-based operator blamed the weak economy and lower consumer spending in […]

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Bus News

First leaves Suffolk town

First is withdrawing its services from Bury St Edmunds with effect from March 31, 2012. It will axe all routes in the town and close the depot. Staff have been informed about the moves but […]