Bus News
Obituary: Mike Ball
Mike Ball, a former Managing Director of Volvo Bus in the UK, passed away on November 2 following a period of illness. In a statement, a Volvo spokesman said: “Everyone at Volvo Bus and the […]
NP News
Licences
Tempo Travel licence revoked and operator disqualified
The O-licence held by Rikki Lee Powell, trading as Tempo Travel and based in Romsey, has been revoked with immediate effect by the Deputy Traffic Commissioner (DTC) for the West of England, Fiona Harrington. Rikki […]
Coach News
UK Coach Awards steps up campaign for nominations
The organisers of the 2017 UK Coach Awards have stepped-up help and support for coach operators considering an entry as part of a campaign to increase nominations for this year’s competition. The move includes a […]
Bus News
TfL Hopper journeys reach 10 million
More than 10 million ‘Hopper’ journeys have been made on London’s buses since the new fare was introduced six weeks ago on Monday, September 12, the London Evening Standard reported. The ticket, which allows passengers a free […]
Financial
Wrights Group purchases new premises in Lisafillan
Wrights Group has confirmed that it has exchanged contracts for the purchase of a major manufacturing facility in Lisnafillan, near Ballymena. The 100 acre site – which is currently owned by Japan Tobacco International (JTI) […]
International
Transaid praise lifesaving transport and logistics industry
Transaid CEO, Gary Forster, shared an example of the lifesaving work of the transport and logistics charity at its annual showcase event on October 21, held at the London offices of law firm Eversheds. He […]
Coach News
Wembley school transport operator disqualified
A Wembley-based school transport operator has lost his licence to run vehicles after Traffic Commissioner (TC) for London and the South East, Nick Denton, concluded that he deserved to go out of business. The TC […]
Bus News
Technology centre named after Dr William Wright
Long-standing relationship between Queens University and Wright Group continues, with potential for substantial future investment A new tech centre has been named after one of the founders of Wrights Group at The Queens University of […]
Bus News
Wrightbus reveals test data for new hybrid electric system
Wrightbus has shared initial test data from a new Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) system which it said is poised to deliver exceptional fuel and C02 performance at a reduced lifecycle cost compared to current hybrid […]
Bus News
Welsh government committed to improving bus network
Economy Secretary, Ken Skates, has reiterated his commitment to building a more effective network of bus services for Wales.
