The market-leading coach and bus industry weekly magazine
First with the news, plus no-nonsense comment and analysis – that’s routeone, the market-leading coach and bus industry weekly magazine. It is the only industry trade magazine whose circulation is independently audited by the ABC, giving advertisers total confidence.With a healthy mix of reports, features, and comment on every aspect of the market, you can rely on it to stay up-to-date with what’s happening, every week.
Since its launch in November 2003, routeone’s mission has been to be inside the coach and bus industry and finds out what makes it tick.
Owned by Leamington Spa-based Expo Management, routeone is one of a number of magazines, events and exhibitions in the company’s portfolio.
Expo Management was established in 1990 with the launch of its first automotive trade show ExpoCoach with two staff. Now with a team of around 40, it continues to grow - click here for details
We are also proud to be members and supporters of the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT)
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COACH MONTHLY Coach Monthly is routeone's sister publication for coach tour and excursion operators. Focusing on the coach tourism community, Coach Monthly magazine leads the way, with a unique combination of editorial and advertising features that focus on UK and European destinations and attractions, as well as tourism products and services. Click here for details |
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ROUTEONE CONTACTS routeone CONTACTS is the best directory in the whole coach and bus market. The 400-pages A5-sized directory lists operators, local authorities, trade and statutory bodies, dealer and manufacturers, with more than 1,200 suppliers. Individual copies are £14.99 (inc p&p) with discounts for bulk orders. For details contact us Additionally, a free online fully searchable, electronic database of suppliers to the industry is available here |
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COACH DRIVERS’ CLUB Created in 1982, the Coach Drivers’ Club (CDC) strives to assist drivers in making the most of their profession and giving guidance about all aspects of a drivers’ duties. In addition to a monthly magazine a range of benefits are available. Click here for details |
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CDC YEARBOOK The CDC Yearbook, is affectionately known as 'The Coaching Bible'. This annual A4-sized publication, with 482 pages covering the UK and Ireland, is the most comprehensive coaching and tourism directory available and is invaluable to tour organisers and drivers alike. See a sample section here. To obtain copies, please contact us |
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| Expo Management specialises in event management, in both the trade and consumer markets. Our current portfolio includes: |
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Best of Britain & Ireland 2013 Dates: 13-14 March 2013 Location: NEC, Birmingham Phone: 01926 455 269 Email: BoBI@expom.co.uk Website: www.bestofbritainandirelandevent.co.uk |
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COACH TOURISM AWARDS 2013 Date: 9 May 2013 Location: Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool Website: www.coachtourism-awards.com |
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EURO BUS EXPO 2014 Dates: 4 to 6 November 2014 Location: NEC, Birmingham Phone: 01926 834790 Fax: 01926 888004 Email: info@eurobusxpo.com Website: www.eurobusxpo.com |
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ROUTEONE OPERATOR EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2013 Date: 2 October 2013 Location: Hilton Birmingham Metropole, NEC Site, Birmingham Phone: 01926 888123 Fax: 01926 888004 Website: www.route-one-excellenceawards.co.uk |
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COACH & BUS LIVE 2013 Dates: 2 and 3 October 2013 Location: NEC, Birmingham Phone: 01926 833052 Fax: 01926 888004 Email: sales@coachandbuslive.com Website: www.coachandbuslive.com |
Breaking news
First in £615m Rights Issue
20/5/13
In a plan to lower debt and fund capital investment FirstGroup is to place a fully underwritten Rights Issue to raise around £615m.
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Fatal crash in French Alps
16/4/13
A coach, operated by Classic Coaches of Co. Durham towing a trailer, crashed at 1330hrs today (16 April) killing the driver
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Optare wins 20 EV bus order
12/4/13
Optare has won the UK’s largest order for battery-electric buses - with a £4m order from Nottingham City Council for 20 buses.
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First sells London for £80m
9/4/13
First has sold its eight London depots for £80m. Five go to Metroline and three to Australian firm Transit Systems Group.
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Panther bears 'cub'
4/4/13
Plaxton is entering the market for premium mid-sized coaches with a 10.8m Panther to be launched at the UK Coach Rally on 20/21 April.
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Selwyns is sold to French
18/3/13
French-owned RATP has bought Selwyns Travel of Manchester for an undisclosed sum. It employs 200 staff and runs 90 vehicles.
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TC makes Arriva run for free
21/2/13
Two Arriva Derby evening routes to be run for free for 12 months, after Public Inquiry where TC Beverley Bell hears of failures to run services
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First places 464 bus order
14/2/13
In a £76m investment, for 2013/14, all buses - mostly from ADL, Wrightbus and Opatre - will have leather seats and Wi-Fi.
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Parrys to close at year end
7/2/13
Multi-award-winning Parrys International is to close its doors at the end of the year, with founder and owner Dave Parry retiring.
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First in £615m Rights Issue
20/5/13
In a plan to lower debt and fund capital investment FirstGroup is to place a fully underwritten Rights Issue to raise around £615m.
Read More...
Fatal crash in French Alps
16/4/13
A coach, operated by Classic Coaches of Co. Durham towing a trailer, crashed at 1330hrs today (16 April) killing the driver
Read More...
Optare wins 20 EV bus order
12/4/13
Optare has won the UK’s largest order for battery-electric buses - with a £4m order from Nottingham City Council for 20 buses.
Read More...
First sells London for £80m
9/4/13
First has sold its eight London depots for £80m. Five go to Metroline and three to Australian firm Transit Systems Group.
Read More...
Panther bears 'cub'
4/4/13
Plaxton is entering the market for premium mid-sized coaches with a 10.8m Panther to be launched at the UK Coach Rally on 20/21 April.
Read More...
Selwyns is sold to French
18/3/13
French-owned RATP has bought Selwyns Travel of Manchester for an undisclosed sum. It employs 200 staff and runs 90 vehicles.
Read More...
TC makes Arriva run for free
21/2/13
Two Arriva Derby evening routes to be run for free for 12 months, after Public Inquiry where TC Beverley Bell hears of failures to run services
Read More...
First places 464 bus order
14/2/13
In a £76m investment, for 2013/14, all buses - mostly from ADL, Wrightbus and Opatre - will have leather seats and Wi-Fi.
Read More...
Parrys to close at year end
7/2/13
Multi-award-winning Parrys International is to close its doors at the end of the year, with founder and owner Dave Parry retiring.
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