Coach News
Obituary Vin Moseley
Tributes have been paid to Vin Moseley, who passed away on August 6. The 74-year-old died at St Gemma’s Hospice, Leeds after a prolonged illness. He leaves his wife Jenny, his son Karl, who continues […]
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Seaford & District helping to fight cancer
On August Bank Holiday Monday, August 28, Seaford & District will operate East Sussex Tourist Trail route 124 in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. No fares will be taken with buses running free on an […]
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Metrodecker EV to be trialled on York Park & Ride
The vehicle is the first purpose-built electric double-decker to be trialled outside the capital First York will be the first operator outside of London to trial a purpose-built fully electric double-decker bus. Representatives from City […]
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Stagecoach contactless ticketing now available on 3,000 buses
Seven Stagecoach companies – with a combined fleet of more than 3,000 buses – can now offer customers the option of contactless payments. The £12m programme, which was launched last October, allows passengers to pay […]
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UK Bus Awards finalists announcement confirmed for October
The UK Bus Awards finalists announcement for 2017 will take place on Thursday, October 12, at the Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester. Mark Yexley, UK Bus Awards Chairman, said; “Our Finalists’ Announcement is a very […]
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Coach and bus market slows after period of sustained growth
Registrations of new coaches and buses fell by 15.3% in the second quarter of 2017, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A total of 2,105 units were registered […]
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Rotala posts positive results across the board
Rotala has released its half-year unaudited results for the six months ended May 31, 2017, with the company achieving growth across all divisions. The company’s revenue grew by 4.5% to £28.6m. Profit from operations stood […]
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Traffic Commissioner highlights importance of licence application
The licensing application process is a vital first step for a future operator to impress their readiness to be compliant, the North West Traffic Commissioner (TC), Simon Evans, has said. Reflecting on the approach of […]
Coach News
Paul Ovington to leave Coach Tourism Association
Paul Ovington has left his role with the Coach Tourism Association (CTA). Paul has been associated with the organisation for 12 years, firstly as PR consultant. For the past 11 years, he has also run […]
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BUSK critical of Darlington Council over Section 19 operator
Council contracted a community transport operator to run school transport without an O-licence, which BUSK claims was illegal. The service is now being retendered Belt Up School Kids (BUSK) has strongly criticised Darlington Borough Council […]
