Bus News
Six new Volvo hybrids for Ensign Bus
Ensign Bus has taken delivery of six new Volvo B5LH hybrid buses with Wrightbus bodywork for use on local services in the Thurrock area.
Bus News
Baker addresses ATCO Winter Conference
New era for light rail promised under localism agenda Local authority transpoirt professionals gathered at London’s Local Government Association House last Tuesday (November 20) for the Association of Transport Coordinating Officers (ATCO)’s Winter Conference.
Bus News
Government statistics confirm negative trends
Annual statistics show there has been a drop in supported services and bus mileage while passengers have seen fare increases This year’s Annual Bus Statistics released by the DfT show bus mileage has decreased and […]
News
Sumner to step down as Optare CEO
Jim Sumner will be replaced on interim basis at end of December by P G Nilsson and Glenn Saint Following a board meeting on November 14, Optare announced Jim Sumner’s decision to step down as […]
Bus News
Metrobus MD Alan Eatwell to retire
Alan Eatwell, MD of Go-Ahead subsidiary Metrobus, is to retire next year after a 44-year bus career.
Coach News
Bright future for A C Williams
Lincolnshire operator expands holiday programme, invests in vehicles and maintenance and wins new school contracts A C Williams Coaches is benefiting from a successful 12 months following its take-over earlier this year.
Coach News
First new Volvo for Three Star Coaches
Three Star Coaches has recently received its first new Volvo coach – a B9R with Sunsundegui bodywork.
News
Travelstar tyre switch could save thousands
Walsall-based Travelstar European expects to save thousands of pounds in running costs after becoming one of the UK’s first coach fleets to fit Michelin’s new 295/80 R 22.5 X MultiWay 3D tyres, following their UK […]
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TC Aitken joins Scottish police to clamp down on mobile phone use
Memorandum of Understanding signed so the TC will receive written notifications at the time of offence Police in Scotland and Traffic Commissioner (TC) Joan Aitken have joined forces to clamp down on the use of […]
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Wright Group acquires Nu-Track
Antrim-based coachbuilder and accessible minibus specialist Nu-Track has been acquired by the Wright Group in a deal concluded by Chairman Jeff Wright on 20 November.
