Optare is to end production of the original Solo design and continue with the later developed SR model only. First introduced 14 years ago, the Solo has sold over 4,000 units including those for export […]
Bus maker Alexander Dennis (ADL) has ended its brief skirmish with India’s Ashok Leyland for control of rival firm Optare. ADL, which is backed by Stagecoach founder and chief executive Sir Brian Souter, walked away […]
ADL considers a takeover after Optare refinancing agreement is announced Ashok Leyland has increased its stake in Optare plc to 75.1% as part of a refinancing agreement. Optare approved the deal conditional to the outcome […]
BRT and bus priority measures feature strongly in latest government capital investment funding round Transport secretary Justine Greening announced £854m worth of investment in 21 local transport schemes across England last week, five of which […]
The fee for calibration and periodic inspection of tachographs will be deregulated from January 1, 2012, following a consultation with the industry. The deregulation of the fee may result in:
Andrew Wickham has been appointed the new managing director at Go South Coast, which comprises Wilts and Dorset, Bluestar and Southern Vectis. Wickham, who takes up the role with immediate effect, succeeds Alex Carter who […]
Partnership aims to develop new vehicles for Arriva’s UK and European bus operations Arriva’s UK Bus and Mainland Europe divisions are entering a ‘co-operation agreement’ with King Long, China’s largest bus exporter. The partnership will […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Cheshire town of Nantwich is setting the CPT’s Coach Friendly Award as its next target according to John Weir, chairman of the business led group Nantwich Flourish. Crewe & Nantwich Weaver Rotary Club, the […]
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