Buses
Midland Red memories
Nick Larkin speaks to the author of a new book on unique operator Midland Red Midland Red fanatic and former employee who spent almost 50 years in the industry has produced the first of a […]
Buses
Museum’s Christmas reopening hopes
A top transport museum is planning to reopen for the three weekends between the planned end of the English lockdown and Christmas – but in the meantime has enjoyed a major online success. The Museum […]
Coaches
Eclectic mix
When David Bell visited South Wales in late summer 1993 he took the opportunity to record the eclectic mix of operators and vehicles then serving the area. The deregulated competitive market created by the 1985 […]
Bus News
Optare becomes Switch Mobility as parent company Ashok Leyland unveils global electric vehicle plans
The majority-owners of the Optare Group, Ashok Leyland, have announced that the Leeds-based company is to be renamed Ashok Leyland Ltd, India’s second largest commercial vehicle manufacturer and a member of the Hinduja Group, has […]
Bus News
Arriva to sell Cannock bus depot as the Chaserider brand returns
From the end of service on 9 January 2021, Arriva Midlands is planning to hand over the running and operation of its Cannock bus depot and all local routes operated from the depot to D&G […]
Bus News
megabus trials refreshed livery
Express coach service provider Megabus has entered the final phase of trialling its refreshed livery. The updated livery, first introduced in October 2019, was changed to omit the popular megabus character, Sid, and the .com […]
Minibuses
ArrivaClick launches in Ebbsfleet
ArrivaClick continued its regional growth by adding Ebbsfleet in Kent on Monday 30 November. Launching in partnership with and funded by residential homebuilders Redrow and Henley Camland, landowner of Whitecliffe, Arriva will provide a new […]
Coach News
Irizar incorporates natural gas into range of power options
UK coach operators are to benefit from the option of further green-powered coaches from the Irizar range As part of its effort to offer innovative solutions for future mobility needs, the Irizar Group is incorporating […]
Bus News
First Bus app scoops ‘App of the Year’ award
First Bus has won the Travel App of the Year award at the UK App Awards with app partner Future Platforms. Judges announcing the win praised the implementation of its ‘customer-first’ features that were fast-tracked […]
Coach News
‘Wish You Could Hear’ campaign gains momentum in coach sector
A campaign launched in support of UK coach operators by specialist coach and bus insurance broker McCarron Coates is gaining momentum, as it continues to send the message of ‘Wish You Could Hear’ to the […]
