Features
Five years at the cutting edge
Outgoing Editor Richard Sharman takes a look back at over half a decade behind the news desk and out on the road Starting out as a journalist, then senior journalist and now Editor of CBW, […]
Events
CPT Ride & Drive returns in July
The CPT’s Ride & Drive event for bus and coach operators returns next month. Taking place at North Weald Airfield in Harlow on 24 July, the event presents an opportunity for coach and bus operators […]
Bus News
Xelabus service to move to Bluestar
Eastleigh-based Xelabus announced last week that its long-running X4 and X4A services will move to Go South Coast company Bluestar. A statement on the Xelabus website said: “Following a review of our services, we have […]
Events
Anthony’s Travel celebrates Business Awards success
Anthony’s Travel Managing Partner Richard Bamber says the firm was delighted to receive the ‘Commitment to the Community’ award at the Halton Business Awards held on Friday 16 June 2023 in Widnes. The company said […]
CBW News Pick
Stagecoach acquires Peoplesbus services and assets
Merseyside independent operator Peoplesbus will become the latest independant operator to move into big group ownership next month Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire announced on Wednesday 21 June that it is to acquire the bus […]
Bus News
Hospital link secured by council funding
A vital bus service linking Kidlington and Summertown with Oxford’s hospitals and park and ride sites has been saved. The 700, which serves the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Thornhill and […]
Bus News
Bus Éireann achieves 470,000 emission-free kilometres in 2022
Investments by Ireland’s National Transport Authority in zero- and low-emission vehicles, coupled with a return to pre-pandemic passenger numbers, means that national operator Bus Éireann achieved some 470,000 emission-free kilometres in 2022, according to the […]
Bus News
Better bus services for Kent thanks to £16 million funding boost
The latest investment to improve bus services in Kent takes the county’s total to more than £35 million Residents across Kent are promised more reliable, punctual and cheaper bus services thanks to over £16 million […]
Bus News
Abellio London enjoys service confidence with Cummins
A comprehensive service agreement between Cummins and Abellio London is proving its worth not just for both companies but for travellers who between them take millions of journeys each year, the companies say. The agreement […]
Bus News
Transport Committee calls for sustained financial support for English bus services
There needs to be continued focus on improving services says the Transport Select Committee if the Government is to make good on its Bus Strategy promises Chair of the Transport Committee Iain Stewart MP has […]
