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VDL establishes dedicated UK division
VDL Bus & Coach has set up a new organisation to be present in the United Kingdom. With this direct presence, the manufacturer will have a stronger focus on what is one of the largest […]
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City Sightseeing York and Scarborough Beachcomber win Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice awards
East Yorkshire’s Scarborough Beachcomber buses, along with Transdev-owned City Sightseeing York, have each been recognised as 2020 Traveller’s Choice award-winners by travel site Tripadvisor. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, prior to any […]
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BDoY organisers ‘determined’ to hold event next year
Following the reluctant cancellation of this year’s Bus Driver of the Year (BDoY) competition, its organisers have said they are ‘determined’ to have the event up and running next year. At a recent Zoom meeting, […]
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National Express West Midlands reinvests Job Retention Bonus to reduce bus fares
National Express West Midlands has announced it’s to reinvest all of the money received from the Government’s Job Retention Bonus into reducing bus fares. The Birmingham-based bus operator will cut the price of tickets when […]
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Leeds Clean Air Zone may not go ahead unless pollution levels rise to pre-Covid levels
Councillor James Lewis, Deputy Leader and Executive Member with responsibility for air quality, recently provided an update regarding a review of the council’s plans to introduce a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in Leeds. In the […]
Coach News
Irizar UK to open new National Sales Centre in Nottinghamshire
Irizar UK is to open a new National Sales Centre this month. Conveniently situated just off the A1(M) in Blyth, Nottinghamshire, the facility gives buyers the opportunity to browse the company’s entire stock of new […]
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Bristol Light Festival sign pays tribute to bus drivers
The ‘Cheers Drive’ sign, one of nine light installations which featured in this year’s inaugural Bristol Light Festival has been permanently installed at the city’s bus station in Marlborough Street as a symbol of gratitude […]
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Centrad opens new head office and warehouse facility
Vehicle CCTV and GPS Tracking supplier Centrad has opened a new 5,000 square foot office and warehouse facility in Amber Business Village, Tamworth. The building was acquired in 2019 and following extensive renovation will now […]
Coach News
ADL releases range of virus protection for its vehicles
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) now offers a range of semi-permanent and permanent solutions for the protection of drivers and passengers onboard its vehicles. The range of products can be fitted to both new and existing […]
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Eurostar boss Mike Cooper appointed as new CEO of Arriva Group
Arriva has announced that Mike Cooper, the current CEO of Eurostar, will take over as the new Arriva Group CEO, effective from early October 2020. He will succeed Dr. Manfred Rudhart, who is stepping down […]
