Buses
(Not) just the ticket
Transport Ticketing Global once again showcased how the concept of ticketing is set to change over the decades to come. Peter Jackson caught a glimpse into the future of the sector The turn of the […]
Catering for Coaches
Pomp(ey) and ceremony
The historic naval city of Portsmouth has plenty for coach parties to see and do. Angela Youngman offers some of her top picks June 2019 saw the world’s attention focused on Portsmouth, as it became […]
Coaches
Dealtop (Plymouth) Ltd licence revoked
Managing Director is disqualified after serious maintenance issues found, along with a lack of financial standing Kevin Rooney, Traffic Commissioner (TC) for the Western Traffic Area, has revoked the O-licence held by Dealtop (Plymouth) Ltd […]
Buses
New heritage operator
A new heritage operator is hoping its newly restored Bedford OB will be in revenue earning service in Cambridgeshire by the Spring, reports Nick Larkin Michael Attel is has applied to use the coach under […]
Buses
Bring your classic bus to Goodwood
A chance for heritage bus operators to drive their vehicles on the legendary Goodwood race circuit is coming soon. Goodwood’s regular Breakfast Club is staging an ‘Everything But The Car’ event featuring six-wheeled vehicles, and […]
Buses
Routemaster ups and downs
The market for buying classic AEC Routemasters appears to be stagnating but heritage private hire demand is doing well. Ross Newman, a director at Britain’s biggest bus dealership, Ensign, said there had been a definite […]
Coaches
Plaxton tribute
Organisers of a major event paying tribute to Plaxton later this year are inviting operators to show their vehicles. The Heritage Plaxton Coaches event takes place at the Kirklees Light Railway in West Yorkshire, and […]
Coaches
Where have all the older coach passengers gone?
Alan Payling considers a report and other evidence that reveals that the generation of post-war baby boomers is still alive and kicking and reveals how coach tour operators can find them Have you ever heard […]
Bus News
Stagecoach marks 40th year with new look
On 30 January Stagecoach unveiled its long-rumoured brand new look. It says that the new bus design is part of a wider commitment to simplify, modernise and enhance its customer experience, whilst reaffirming its customer-first […]
Big Picture
Big Picture: 1429
The Orkney Isles are famous for their dramatic cliffs, early cultural museums and historical stone monuments from Neolithic times. Between March and October 2019, Stagecoach Orkney ran an open-top tour of the sights, operated by […]
