Coaches
Blyth Spirit
In mid-August, despite the air of doom that surrounded the industry, Irizar took the bold step to press ahead with the opening of its new UK Sales Centre. Jonathan Welch paid a visit to see […]
Features
A road run organised as a result of other events being cancelled looks set to become a regular event, reports Nick Larkin
A road run featuring classic coaches and buses that was organised because Covid-19 stopped other events taking place has proved so successful that it is happening again next year. Fifteen vehicles, many owned by people […]
Features
Beaulieu museum can help to repair your bus!
After maintaining the National Motor Museum’s unique collection of vehicles – including buses – for nearly 50 years, the museum’s workshops are now able to offer their services to private owners. Manager and Chief Engineer […]
Buses
Sign of the times
The pandemic has meant that operators have had to adapt quickly to changing government rules around social distancing. Richard Sharman takes a look at some of the signage that he has encountered since March to […]
Bus News
West Yorkshire’s first-ever zero emission bus fleet launched in Leeds
A partnership between First Bus, local authority and council has seen the successful rollout of a new electric bus fleet in Leeds West Yorkshire’s first-ever zero emission bus fleet entered service on the streets of […]
Coach News
Fake Twitter account causes concern for employees and passengers
On Wednesday 14 October a fake Twitter account was made in order to tweet false details about Norfolk operator Sanders Coaches closing. The account was made by reversing the company’s official Twitter handle @SandersCoaches to […]
Bus News
Leeds cancels CAZ as many businesses switch to low-emission vehicles
Leeds’ planned Clean Air Zone is no longer required thanks to businesses switching to cleaner vehicles faster than expected, a joint review by Leeds City Council and central government has concluded. Senior councillors will discuss […]
Bus News
Oxfordshire science and technology park announces enhanced services and a new partner
Bus and shuttle services to Milton Park in Didcot are to see changes and a new operator from January 2021 Milton Park, a major science and technology location in Oxfordshire, is to partner with Go-Ahead […]
Bus News
MP Travel commences operation of Arriva Merseyside service
Warrington-based MP Travel commenced operation of service X1 between Palace Fields, Runcorn and Liverpool ONE, under contract to Arriva Merseyside on Monday 19 October. The timetable will remain unchanged and Arriva/Merseytravel tickets and passes will […]
News
Obituary: FRANK RITCHIE
Frank Ritchie of Go Coach Hire Ltd, Sevenoaks passed away very suddenly on 4 October 2020. Having distinguished himself in various roles in the bus and coach industry over some 40 years, he had managed […]
