Coaches
All busy on the South-West’s Seafront?
In the wake of positive notes about post-pandemic recovery, Alan Payling reports on how the coach trade is performing on the English Riviera. He reveals that […]
Legal
Kyrah Travels loses licence
The operator has been put out of business and the director disqualified from holding an O-licence due to lack of qualifications Following a Public Inquiry (PI) held in Eastbourne on 13 April, Deputy Traffic Commissioner […]
Features
Cars success at Wythall
Transport Museum Wythall welcomed 120 cars from across the classic spectrum for its 2022 Drive-It Day. Car owners were able to enjoy the museum’s extensive coach and bus collection as well as displaying their own […]
Features
Towlers changes hands but classic Bedford doesn’t!
Renowned Fenland operator Towlers of Emneth has changed hands, though the family selling the business has retained its well-known preserved 1952 Bedford SB. In a statement, the previous owners of the firm, which has traded […]
Features
Thanks for oldies
Nick Larkin reports on recent goings-on in and around Winchester at the FoKAB running day Delight over the number of older vehicles attending its running day […]
Features
Inspiration for new livery harboured in Devon?
Whilst the great battle for Stagecoach continues, as DWS and National Express fight it out for shareholder support, the group’s paint shops continue to implement the new ‘local livery’ across its fleet with vehicles of […]
Coach News
Seaview Services sold to Xelabus
A century-old Isle of Wight coach company has been bought by Xelabus, reports the Isle of Wight County Press. Eastleigh-based Xelabus has acquired the trading assets of Seaview Services of Sandown on the Isle of […]
Bus News
Ensign renews contract with Michelin
Ensignbus has chosen to continue its long working relationship with Michelin, signing a new five-year Effitires contract with the manufacturer’s Services & Solutions Division. The deal will see Michelin supply, fit and manage the tyres […]
Bus News
Hydroliners clock up first million miles
Wrightbus’ hydrogen-powered sister to the Electroliner, the Hydroliner has been in service with a number of operators since early 2021. The fleet has now clocked up its first million miles. The milestone – the equivalent […]
Bus News
Wrightbus Electroliner ‘most efficient double-deck battery-electric bus’
The Northern Irish manufacturer’s battery-electric double-decker has acquitted itself well during testing at UTAC’s test centre Wrightbus has announced that its StreetDeck Electroliner is officially the most efficient double deck battery-electric bus in the world, […]
