Bus News
Mixed picture for UK bus profits
New TAS survey finds revenue falls by up to 6% in real terms, as workforce is cut by over 4%. Revenue trends offer worrying signs for the future Profits in the UK bus industry fell […]
Drivers
Unite accepts driver bonus payment
London bus workers will now receive additional payments for working during the Olympics, removing the threat of disrupted services by strike action.
Business
Van Hool Breaking ground in Macedonia
Van Hool is building a new bus and coach production facility in Skopje, Macedonia. A ground breaking ceremony has taken place on the site and was attended by the Prime Minister of Macedonia, Nikola Gruevski, […]
News
New bus and lorry testing facility for Dorset
Dorset-based bus and coach operator Damory Coaches has moved to new premises at Pimperne following a £500,000 refit and refurbishment. The state-of-the-art equipment and new additional inspection pit next to extended existing pits will be […]
News
First to close Barnstaple depot
Western Greyhound registers additional journeys on competing Bude to Exeter corridor. First Devon and Cornwall announced on Monday (July 23) plans to discontinue its bus services in the North Devon area, including closure of the […]
Drivers
Go North East drivers brave the floods
Passengers in Newcastle have been quick to praise stalwart Go North East bus drivers who battled through the recent floods in the region to get people home. Gridlocked roads brought Tyneside to a halt and […]
Drivers
Stagecoach driver praised for actions in M6 toll incident
The driver of a megabus.com coach caught up in a security alert on the M6 toll motorway has been praised for his “calm and professional” response to the incident. David Myerscough helped officers ensure passengers […]
Drivers
First Bristol driver supports local hospice
Claire Bayliss, a driver for First Bristol in Weston-super-Mare is part of a team helping raise money and awareness for the work done by Children’s Hospice South West in supporting children and their families. She […]
Drivers
Driver receives community accolade
Driver Terry Bowden was praised for his selfless actions and quick thinking A Stagecoach North East driver has received a special award for coming to the aid of an Alzheimer’s sufferer.
News
Dig in to some fine food festivals
Britain’s affinity with food is exemplified with the plethora of food festivals this year. Below is a selection coming in the second half of 2012.
