Drivers
Bridge bash driver banned
The driver of a school bus which smashed into a low bridge – ripping its roof off and injuring children – has been disqualified for a year. Wayne Oliver, 38, pleaded guilty to driving without […]
Drivers
Stagecoach driver praised for quick action
Stagecoach Midlands driver Denise Coles has been thanked for coming to the aid of a passenger suffering from a suspected heart attack. Tina Frith was about to get off a bus in Corby town centre […]
Drivers
Uno bus drivers set for a fit & healthy future
Uno’s 50 drivers commit to local university health scheme Uno and the University of Hertfordshire have launched an initiative to improve the health and fitness of drivers at the company. The 12 week programme involves […]
Business
Factories revisit plans as optimism falls
Small and medium-sized UK manufacturers expect no growth in demand and output over the coming quarter, and are reappraising their business plans as a result. This was the message from the CBI last week, based […]
Business
Economic growth forecast lowered to 1.5%
The Bank of England (BoE) last week lowered the UK’s economic growth forecast to 1.5%, and signalled that an early rise in interest rates was off the agenda. Speaking at a press conference after the […]
Business
Support for businesses after the rioting
FSB welcomes the government’s flexibility on late payment and insurance claims Businesses damaged in last week’s riots will be able to seek compensation under the Riot Damages Act, prime minister David Cameron said last week. […]
Coach News
National Express joins O2 ad campaign
National Express (NX) has launched a £10 ‘go anywhere’ ticket in conjunction with O2. Around 22m O2 customers can access the exclusive travel offer after NX joined up with other retailers as part of the […]
Coach News
Over 250 exhibitors at Excursions
Organisers of Excursions 2012 say the number of exhibitors at the event is over 250 with several taking space at the show for the first time. The free entry one-day group travel show will be […]
Coach News
Coach tourism push in Torbay
The Torbay Hospitality Association and the Coach Drivers Information Pack (CDIP) have launched a free service for coach operators. Entitled ‘Sample Itineraries’, the online document is designed to offer local knowledge about the businesses, communities […]
Coach News
Ex Geoff Amos directors question future for small ops
The former directors of recently liquidated Geoff Amos Coaches have delivered a poignant message following the recent demise of firm. As reported in CBW998, the firm called in insolvency practitioners when it became clear wages […]
