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James Freeman is new King Alfred chair
James Freeman is now the new acting chairman of The Friends of King Alfred Buses, taking the keys over from Peter Murnaghan, who has been chair for five years. James founded the group in 1985 […]
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York coach park sale decision deferred
Campaign forces council to shelve plans to sell coach park to university The sale of York’s popular Union Terrace coach park has been postponed after the emergence of a report suggesting there were unsuitable alternatives […]
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Nat Ex helps children’s cancer charity
Hereford-based cancer charity ‘Little Princess Trust’ is benefiting from the continued support of National Express (NX), with the publication of a special ‘I Spy’ book. The firm has launched a special edition of the famous […]
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Parking Restriction change in Caernarfon
Parking is being banned in Caernarfon Castle Square, North Wales in an attempt to solve road safety issues. Only drop off coaches, taxis and blue badge holders will be allowed to park at Y Maes […]
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Northumberland parking charges reviewed – CPT
There has been a complete review of coach parking charges in Alnmouth, Northumberland following an intervention by the CPT. CPT northern regional manager David Holding received written confirmation from the Committee of the Burgage Holders […]
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Steady progress for FirstGroup
Group’s UK Bus division sees Q1 like-for-like passenger revenue growth of 0.7% FirstGroup has claimed trading for the first quarter period (April 1 to June 30, 2011) is in line with management expectations at the […]
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Somerset CC bus overspend
Somerset County Council (SCC) is facing an unexpected bill of nearly £3m after discovering a bus subsidy deal made in 2008 was ‘very poor value’. At a recent cabinet meeting the Conservative-led council confirmed overspend […]
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Reading Buses orders six Wrightbus StreetLites
Reading Buses have placed an order for six new Wrightbus StreetLites following a successful vehicle trial. The order is for six, 9.5m, singledoor, Wheel Forward vehicles to be used on three separate Reading Buses routes […]
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How Clean is Your Fuel?
New website FuelHygiene.com gives tips and advice on how to make your fuel and machinery last longer by limiting the amount of water, microbial and particle contamination. Fuel hygiene is a popular topic at the […]
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New claret Reading Hybrids hit the road
Five new BAE Systems-powered ADL Enviro 400 Hybrid buses in a brand new claret livery entered service with Reading Buses on July 15. As reported in CBW at the time, they follow the successful introduction […]