Bus News
FirstGroup issues trading results
For the 53 weeks to 30 March 2024, FirstGroup reports a material increase in profit, which it says is driven by continued progress in both First Bus and First Rail. The Group reports an increase […]
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Coach News
VDL confirms Van Hool acquisitions
VDL Group has confirmed plans to acquire Belgian and Macedonian interests from Van Hool following its bankruptcy Following the recent and well-publicised problems at Van Hool, the VDL Group has confirmed that it is acquiring […]
Bus News
Stagecoach reviews North Scotland operations
Stagecoach announced on 13 June that it is carrying out a review of its operations in northern Scotland. The company says it has been unable to cover the cost of running its local network due […]
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More BSIP enhancements in Lincolnshire
Adding to its recent service improvements, PC Coaches is now operating a Boston to Lincoln Saturday service as part of continuing improvement in public transport across the county. Along with an enhanced Monday to Friday […]
Events
New WiBC awards announced
Women in Bus & Coach has announced its inaugural awards ceremony, which will be held as part of its annual summit in Manchester in October. This event aims to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions […]
Bus News
Citymapper joins with NXWM for ticketing integration
Travel app specialist Citymapper, part of transit technology provider Via, has announced the launch of its first-ever mobile ticketing integration, with National Express West Midlands (NXWM). The operator’s bus tickets are now available within the […]
Bus News
Reading Buses orders ADL electrics
The municipal operator has placed an order which includes its first electric buses Reading Buses has confirmed new orders for 24 zero-emission and 29 diesel-powered buses. The 24 next-generation Enviro400EV double-deckers will be the operator’s […]
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New safety course could save lives, says Driver First Assist
Road safety training organisation Driver First Assist has launched its Skills for Safer Journeys online training course which it believes could dramatically improve safety for the millions of employees who regularly drive for work, including […]
Bus News
Manifesto promises: trade bodies respond
The RHA and CPT have given their thoughts on the manifesto pledges ahead of the general election Trade bodies have given a mixed response to the manifestos announced in the run up to the general […]
International
Iveco gets musical
CZECH REPUBLIC Iveco partnered with local initiative Music Bus during May to inspire and educate children in the Czech Republic about music, using a specially-wrapped Crossway Low Entry bus. The project was carried out with […]
