Buses
RTs provide festive service
A London bus route was run by classic AEC RT buses on Christmas Day, courtesy of a heritage operator. Two vehicles ran on the Roehampton to Putney section of the 430 route and there were […]
Buses
Teapot Tour
Some 200 people booked for Ensign’s annual ‘Teapot Tour’ from Essex to London for a visit to Winter Wonderland and the festive lights.
Coach News
King Long Europe UK in administration
John Pye Auctions has been instructed by the Administrators of King Long Europe UK Limited to look for buyers for the business. King Long Europe UK supplies King Long coaches and buses, servicing and is […]
Coach News
National Express coach struck by rental car causing vehicle fire
A National Express coach was struck by a car in the early hours of 22 December 2019 whilst operating the 0245hrs A3 service from Gatwick Airport (South) to London Victoria. As Caetano Levante BG65TGJ, operated […]
Bus News
FirstGroup PLC considers sale of North American business
Following months of increasing pressure from investors, FirstGroup has issued a ‘strategic update’ with regard to the future of its North American business. Since his appointment four months ago following the departure of Wolfhart Hauser, […]
Bus News
New research focuses on buses using motorways and major ‘A’ roads
Transport Focus has published new research which looks at how motorways and major roads can be made better for bus passengers and bus companies Independent transport watchdog, Transport Focus, has spoken to bus passengers and […]
Bus News
Bridge strikes still at an ‘unacceptable level,’ Traffic Commissioners warn
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner (OTC) has issued a statement aimed at all transport operators reminding them of the severity of bridge strikes – and stressing that improved safety measures must be implemented. Referring […]
Bus News
Border Buses invests £3.25m in bike-friendly buses
The West Coast Motors Group- owned Border Buses, which operates a network of local services across Scottish Borders, The Lothians, Edinburgh, Northumberland and Cumbria, has introduced a £3.25m fleet of 10 new Enviro200 single decks […]
Coach News
Anthony’s Travel to take first new MOBIpeople Premium
Operators of the Barbi Galileo coach were sent to Portugal by BASE Coach Sales in February last year to help design a brand new coach that would take the best parts of the Barbi, and […]
Bus News
Latest DfT statistics show slight decline in bus use
Bus passenger satisfaction remains high but 29m less bus journeys were taken last year in figures revealed by the DfT The latest figures released by the Department for Transport show a slight decline in bus […]
