Coach News
Zeelo launches critical-worker service
As the global effects of the virus close schools and force millions to work from home, Zeelo has offered to use its fleet to help – complete with drivers in protective suits. CEO Sam Ryan […]
News
Bus News
Nottingham City Council secures £16.7m to improve transport connectivity
Nottingham City Council (NCC) has been successful in bidding for the grant money from the Department for Transport (DfT), which will now be invested in joint projects with Derby to improve connectivity and further encourage […]
Bus News
Stagecoach confirms succession plans for senior executive role
Stagecoach has outlined its succession plans for one of its senior executive roles, as it confirmed Mark Threapleton will retire from his position as Chief Operating Officer later this year. Mark started his career in […]
Bus News
Fresh off the Line – Alexander Dennis Enviro400 SK20AVC,
Pictured departing the Alexander Dennis Falkirk factory on 21 March whilst undertaking its first test drive is Alexander Dennis Enviro400 SK20AVC, which is believed to be destined for Stagecoach Manchester. GORDON SCOTT
International
Brazilian market led Marcopolo’s growth in 2019
South American manufacturer Marcopolo ended 2019 with a growth of 2.8% in relation to the previous year, it has announced, recording a net revenue of BRL4.314 billion, up from BRL4.197 billion in 2018. Over the […]
Bus News
BYD now produces face masks too
Battery and bus manufacturer BYD has announced that it has created the world’s largest mass-produced face mask plant, which is running at full capacity and is able to produce five million masks and 300,000 bottles […]
Bus News
King Long returns to Australia
Following a haitus since previous distributor Heavy Vehicles Australia Pty Ltd closed in December, King Long has appointed a new distributor for the region. Australasian Bus & Coach (ABC) reports that Bus Stop Sales and […]
Coach News
New cooperation agreement between Irizar and Scania Germany
Irizar has signed a collaboration agreement with Scania Germany to offer its range of coaches to the German market. Irizar hopes to strengthen its position in the inter-urban coach and bus sectors by making a […]
Coach News
Leisure and coach holiday sector
Leisure services and coach holidays have also been suspended or cancelled. London hop-on hop-off sightseeing operators Big Bus, The Original Tour, Golden Tours and London City Tours and have taken the collective decision to pause […]
Coach News
John Leask & Son to close
Shetland operator John Leask & Son of Lerwick has announced that it will cease trading at the end of the summer season. Managing Director Peter Leask, grandson of founder John Leask, said that the decision […]
