Features
Go-Ahead Group in the Ukraine
As reported in ‘News in Brief’ just before Christmas, Go South West recently sent a coach full of aid to Ukraine. The company has sent further details about the trip, which saw two drivers to […]
Features
Limo licence revoked
It is often forgotten that some limousines require a PSV operator’s licence. One such operator recently had its licence revoked following significant compliance failures A public inquiry (PI) was held in Cambridge on 28 October […]
Bus News
‘Get Around For £2’ campaign launches in England
Over 130 bus operators outside London will be part of the scheme, which the Government says will take an estimated two million cars off the road Passengers are being encouraged to ‘Get Around for £2’ […]
Bus News
Manchester franchising gets underway with first contract awards
The winners of the first Greater Manchester bus franchises were announced immediately before Christmas, with Go-Ahead and Diamond taking the initial tranche In a press conference held in Manchester on Friday 23 December, the winners […]
News
McCarron Coates wins silver
Specialist coach and bus insurance broker McCarron Coates has won a silver award in the Specialist National Broker of the Year category at the 2022 Insurance Times Awards. The Leeds-headquartered business was also a finalist […]
News
OBITUARY Joan Johnson
Directors, John and Peter Johnson of Henley-in-Arden-based Johnsons Coaches have announced the passing of their mother Joan Johnson, a familiar face within the business. “John and I would like to announce to you all that […]
Bus News
Woman in Transport and Bus Users UK release ‘Making Public Transport Safer’ action plan
Following the United Nation’s Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women in November, Bus Users UK has joined forces with Women in Transport to highlight how to make public transport safer. The two organisations […]
News
Passenger adapts ticketing apps to de-risk £2 fare scheme for operators
Passenger has announced announce support for operators that wish to sell £2 capped tickets on their mobile ticketing apps As the Department of Transport’s £2 capped bus fare becomes mainstream news for its launch this […]
Bus News
Arriva marks 100 years of serving Kent
Arriva’s Gillingham depot was built over 100 years ago and has been serving the local community ever since. The operator says it is extremely proud to still be working from the depot that has served […]
Bus News
26 TfWM contract services saved following review
A total of 26 bus services in the West Midlands that had been threatened with withdrawal are to be saved following a review, though others will be withdrawn as Transport for West Midlands was unable […]
