Coach News
CPT clarifies coach trip confusion
In a news bulletin sent to its members, the CPT has confirmed that coach day trips will be able to go ahead before 17 May after all – but only under certain circumstances. The news […]
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Cabinet Office guidance: Coach trips on hold until 17 May
It transpired on Thursday 17 April that the Cabinet Office had issued guidance that overruled the Department for Transport advice to operators The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has warned its members that, based on […]
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Euro Bus Expo postponed until 2022
Following similar moves by other trade events, the organiser of Euro Bus Expo, which was due to be held at the NEC on 26-28 October, has confirmed that the event has been postponed for a […]
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Transdev to acquire Yorkshire Tiger
Following on from the sale of Arriva’s Cannock depot and operations in January to Chaserider, the standalone Yorkshire Tiger operation of the Deutsche Bahn-owned group is the next to change ownership in the coming months […]
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Focus on modal shift, rather than green buses, is key to reaching net-zero targets
Responding to a Government consultation on phasing out new diesel buses, Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has highlighted that zero-emission buses alone cannot deliver net zero emissions. Instead, it says there needs to be a […]
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Coach travel demand grows as restrictions ease
The latest figures from National Express show the British public are seizing the opportunity to travel now it is allowed with the easing of restrictions at step two of the roadmap. The operator said that […]
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Pelican announces KD cooperation agreement with Yutong
Pelican is to increase the amount of UK-sourced and UK-installed content in its Yutong buses and coaches With an ever increasing demand for UK parts and labour content in its Yutong zero-emission buses, Pelican Bus […]
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Newport Transport orders 16 more electric buses
Newport Transport has announced that it has placed an order with Pelican Bus and Coach for an additional 16 battery-electric Yutong buses, with an expected delivery of December 2021. Using additional funding of £2.8 million […]
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Great views of Brighton as City Sightseeing tours resume
On Sunday 11 April, City Sightseeing tours of Brighton resumed, offering panoramic views of Brighton’s elegant Regency architecture, iconic landmarks and attractions, historic streets, restaurants, bars and shops, and representing a welcome sign that life […]
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UrbanThings launches coupons feature to incentivise ridership
London-based technology company UrbanThings, which provides cities, local authorities and passenger transport operators with a smart mobility platform for mobile ticketing and reservations, live vehicle tracking and rich passenger analytics, has introduced a brand new […]
