Bus News
The value of buses
Chris Todd, Local Groups Campaigner at Campaign for Better Transport (CfBT), explains why urgent action needs to be taken to preserve the bus services so many of us take for granted When it comes to […]
Bus News
On the High Street
There was a time when many coach operators had a High Street presence, but our coaching insider points out that times have changed If you run your excursions and tours business solely out of a […]
Coach News
Nine Setras for Vilneda Uab
LITHUANIA Lithuanian operator Vilneda Uab has taken delivery of nine Setra touring coaches in Vilnius. The eight ComfortClass coaches and one S431 DT double-decker form part of an order for a total of 32 units. […]
Bus News
Biggest electric bus tender
FRANCE After converting route 341 to electric buses in 2016 and with programs in place to install partial battery charging equipment at the termini of service 115 and 126, Île-de-France Mobilités and RATP are launching […]
Bus News
Optare Solo for Hong Kong
Trial will see Optare Solo trailed on three hospital routes in former British territory HONG KONG An Optare Solo designed specifically for operation in Hong Kong has commenced service on Hong Kong Island with AMSPT […]
Coach News
Timberbush Tours announces fleet expansion
Timberbush Tours of Edinburgh – celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2018 – announced a £1.2m investment into nine new coaches on Monday. The fleet, which now grows to 23, will be used to transport tourists […]
Catering for Coaches
Coaches: the future of mobility
Gareth Evans talks to Barney Williams, Co-founder of on-demand coach platform Zeelo and finds out about the firm’s origin, how it works, what it offers coach operators and its plans for the future If you […]
Catering for Coaches
Sky-high rates?
In light of Edinburgh Airport’s recent coach park price hike (CBW1325), airport coach facilities nationwide have come under the microscope. To find out whether operators are getting their money’s worth, Jade Milnthorpe outlines the facilities […]
Bus News
Future transport: How is London responding to technological innovation?
On February 13 the London Assembly Transport Committee released a report on future transport in London. Jade Smith summarises the key points in relation to the bus industry, which focused on topics such as Mobility […]
Coach News
Elcock Reisen kicks off 90th celebrations
Operator launches limited edition merchandise to commemorate the occasion Respected Telford-based coach operator Elcock Reisen has quite literally started its 90th celebrations in model fashion – with the launch of a limited edition miniature coach […]
