Minibus News
Ilesbus UK launches new I-City Max
Based on an uprated Iveco Daily 70C21 chassis, the new Ilesbus UK I-City Max was launched on 21 January. It has a seating capacity of up to 32, with space for up to two wheelchairs, […]
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Coach News
RHA presses for more support for coach operators
The RHA is continuing to call for more help from Government for coach operators in response to the impact of the Omicron variant. The trade body is pushing for the eligibility criteria for the Omicron […]
Bus News
Bus Back Better funding cut
The Government’s pledge to ‘level up’ bus services throughout England has been hit with a funding cut On Monday 15 March 2021, the Government released details of how its National Bus Strategy (NBS) would make […]
Coach News
New MD announced for Stagecoach in Yorkshire
Following the announcement that Phil Medlicott is to retire next month, Stagecoach has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director for its bus services in Yorkshire. Matt Kitchin, 42, will be joining on 1 […]
Bus News
TfL to keep requirement for face coverings
Since the Government’s ‘Plan B’ restrictions were lifted and regulations are relaxed across England on Thursday 27 January, Transport for London (TfL) has been reminding customers that face coverings remain a requirement to be worn […]
Coach News
National Express-Stagecoach tie-up faces delay as CMA intervenes
The potential combination of two UK-based transport groups has hit potential delays following interest from the Competition and Markets Authority Following the announcement on 14 December that National Express Group and Stagecoach Group had reached […]
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ShuttleID launches new driver app with live tracking
School bus pass and ticketing platform ShuttleID has launched a new driver app that offers live vehicle tracking and real-time ticket scanning data combined in a single system. Following a successful trial with a number […]
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Agilysis partners with National Express
Banbury-based Agilysis has secured a contract to supply National Express with its Route Risk Analysis tool, designed to help improve road safety. The road safety analytics specialist developed the tool to deliver bespoke route risk […]
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Go-Ahead named ‘most admired’ transport company
Go-Ahead has been recognised as the ‘most admired’ transport operator in the UK according to a report on corporate reputation. Britain’s Most Admired Companies (BMAC) asks board-level representatives, financial analysts and city commentators to rate […]
Bus News
Entries open for BDoY 2022
Operators are being invited to reward their top drivers with participation in the long-running safety and skills competition which is set to return for 2022 After two years of disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic […]
