Bus News
West Midlands scores highly in passenger satisfaction survey
An independent survey has shown that 87% of bus passengers in the West Midlands are happy with their service.
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Coach News
Hannah Blake gains PCV licence
Daughter of David and Janet Blake at Blakes of Tiverton all set for UK Coach Rally 2016 A second generation of the family behind respected North Devon coach operator Blakes is to enter the 2016 […]
Coach News
Free coach parking for Beverley Festival of Christmas
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced that once again this year it will be offering free parking, together with a meet and greet service, for coach operators wishing to attend the popular Festival of […]
Coach News
Bourton: coach parking safe until end of January
The owner of the privately-run car and coach park at Bourton-on-the-Water has agreed to extend his closure deadline until the end of January 2016.
Coach News
Stansted Citylink New Tourismos enter service
The first three of 10 new Mercedes-Benz Tourismos have entered service with Stansted Citylink – and the remaining seven are expected on the road by the end of the week.
Coach News
Anthony’s Travel sponsors rugby twins
Runcorn-based coach operator Anthony’s Travel has agreeing to sponsor James and Ted Chapelhow from Widnes Vikings for the forthcoming season.
International
iDBUS becomes OUIBUS
FRANCE Known as iDBUS for the past three years, the SNCF long distance coaching subsidiary, which ahs routes operating into London has been rebranded OUIBUS.
International
Munich to trial Ebusco electrics
GERMANY Energy company Stadtwerke München (SWM) and the Munich Transport Company (MVG) have procured two Ebusco electric buses for long-term evaluation.
International
Cologne receives its first VDL SLFA Citea Electric
KVB is to operate eight VDL SLFA Citea SLFA-180 Electrics which will recharge at the end of the route using overhead pantographs GERMANY The first of eight VDL Citea SLFA-180 Electrics has been handed over […]
Bus News
Nexus’ Quality Contract Scheme rejected
[pointellerecent set=”1″]Plans to introduce a Quality Contract Scheme (QCS) in Tyne and Wear, which would have seen bus companies having to bid for contracts to provide routes have been rejected by the independent Quality Contracts […]
