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Edwards Coaches welcomes six Enviro200s to local bus fleet

23/01/2019 WebSupport

Edwards Coaches of Llantrisant has added six ADL Enviro200 MMC single-deckers to its fleet, intended for use on its local bus services.

Route 197 will benefit from 15 new Euro VI hybrids when it changes hands in August. MIKE SHEATHER

Metrobus secures two London route contracts

22/01/2019 Madaline Dunn

In the latest Transport for London (TfL) tender update, Metrobus has gained two routes from Arriva London South.

Frank Thorpe, new Managing Director at BYD UK. BYD

BYD UK appoints new Managing Director

22/01/2019 Madaline Dunn

BYD has announced the appointment of Frank Thorpe as Managing Director of BYD UK. Frank joined BYD in August of 2016 as the company’s first UK Country Manager. Some of his achievements since then have […]

Xplore was previously fined £8,700 in June for their services failing to run on time. BUSMANSCOTLAND

Xplore fined for bus disruptions

22/01/2019 Madaline Dunn

The firm saw a shortage of 20 drivers and hit “breaking point” said Andrew Banks Xplore Dundee has been fined £35,000 after a driver shortage lead to serious disruption to services throughout September, reported the […]

Over 25 years Stagecoach West has transported 509 million passengers

Stagecoach West celebrates 25 years

22/01/2019 Madaline Dunn

To mark 25 years in business, bus drivers at Stagecoach West arranged 10 buses to spell out the operator’s birthday in years, which was captured by a drone. Bill McCartney, Stagecoach West Depot Transport Manager […]

JSK268, a 2004 tri-axle MAN with Neoplan Euroliner bodywork. ADAM NICHOLSON

John Smith & Sons ceases trading

22/01/2019 Madaline Dunn

Family-run operator John Smith & Sons Ltd ceased trading last week (17 January 2019). The directors have instructed Mike Jenkins and David Broadbent of Begbies Traynor to assist with the winding up of the company. […]

ABOVE: The green zone will have the biggest impact on visiting coaches, while the red zone will require local buses using Queen Street to be zero emissions

Oxford Zero Emission Zone plans relaxed

22/01/2019 Madaline Dunn

Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have announced that, following 15 months of listening to bus operators and businesses, it is to relax the proposed Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) in Oxford city centre Oxford […]

Urby has had an 8% passenger growth since September

Translink’s Urby sees success after three months in service

22/01/2019 Madaline Dunn

Translink’s new Urby service has attracted record passenger numbers since it started operating in September. The high spec double-decker buses manufactured by Wrightbus were first introduced to Newtownards and Ballyclare as well as Park & […]

The new ADL Eminox Retrofit now complies with London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) ADL

Plaxton announces Euro VI retrofit for B9R coaches

22/01/2019 Madaline Dunn

The system has been developed for the Volvo B9R with Elite, Leopard and Panther bodies

Lothian’s Skylink Launch Contactless Travel

22/01/2019 Madaline Dunn

Lothian’s Skylink bus services began accepting contactless payment for bus fares on Tuesday 15 January 2019. The service enables passengers to pay for their fare via Visa or Mastercard, as well as Apple Pay and […]

Stagecoach: the gloves come off over Nexus’ Quality Contracts

19/11/2013

Sir Brian Souter threatens to withdraw 500 buses and four depots if controversial Quality Contract plan is implemented Protracted argument and discussion over the continued stance taken by regional transport authority Nexus to forge ahead [...]
KVB fully electric route

04/01/2017
All about the people

05/12/2017
£3 fare cap extended to March 2027

17/06/2025
CPCA cuts reduced fare cap early to save Tiger Pass

29/07/2025