Bus News
First invests in 18 new buses for South Wales
First is introducing 18 new Optare Versas to its operations in South Wales in a £2.66m investment.
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Bus News
Ferryhill fails to pay BSOG debt
Keith Hammond of Ferryhill Village Travel has damaged his good repute after failing to pay a debt to the public purse for nearly four years, North East Traffic Commissioner Kevin Rooney has ruled.
Bus News
Perryman’s bus contract boost
12 new Versas on order & new depot set to open in St Boswells Melrose A dozen new Optare Versas are set to join the fleet of Berwick-upon- Tweed-based family-run coach and bus operator Perryman’s […]
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CILT North West Awards 2013
The winners of the Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics North West (CILTNW) annual awards for Education and Excellence, in association with Peel Ports Group and CAST UK, were announced on Friday, June 14, at […]
Bus News
BSOG protected until 2015/16
It has been confirmed in the spending review that BSOG is to be protected until 2015/16.
Coach News
UK Coach Rally and Awards separate for 2014
The organisers of this year’s combined UK Coach Rally and Awards event have announced the two events will separate and return to previous formats for 2014.
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Rygor Commercials acquires EvoBus Southall
Rygor Commercials has made its first move into the bus and coach market by acquiring the southern aftersales centre of EvoBus Daimler UK at Southall, Middlesex.
Financial
First raises £640m through rights issue
CEO also waives bonus for second year running as firm attempts to tackle £2bn debt burden FirstGroup has revealed it has raised almost £640m following a discounted share placing of 723 million shares.
International
Giti Tire restructures German operations
GERMANY Giti Tire has restructured its German truck and bus tyre sales operation and made several key appointments as it looks to strengthen the strong countrywide position of GT Radial.
International
Israeli operators order 173 MAN vehicles
ISRAEL Israeli bus companies Metropoline and Egged have ordered a total of 173 MAN chassis for domestic passenger transport from MAN importer AET Automotive Equipment and Trucks L.P.
