Shaws of Maxey to continue after sale to Reg’s Coaches agreed
Shaws of Maxey will now not close in May after a late deal for sale of the business to fellow…
Pearces Coaches a further operator to be bought by Go-Ahead
The Go-Ahead Group has continued its expansion in the coach field with the acquisition of Oxfordshire operator Pearces Coaches. It…
First Bus London born as RATP Dev Transit purchase completes
FirstGroup has completed the acquisition of the RATP Dev Transit London operation, which has become First Bus London under that…
Huyton Travel bought by Tower Transit as franchising approaches
Merseyside SME operator Huyton Travel has been bought by Kelsian Group subsidiary Tower Transit. The deal brings over 30 buses…
The natural cycle of the coach industry: Will the wheel ever stop?
Like the old saying goes, as one door closes, another one opens – or alternatively, gets slammed in your face…
Coach wholesaler Norman Allen purchased by Albatross Group
Coach tour wholesaler Norman Allen Group Travel has been purchased by group tourism specialist Albatross Group after Managing Director Paul…
Tranzaura announces acquisition of Truckfile
Fleet intelligence and management software company Tranzaura Group has announced the acquisition of transport software provider Truckfile. The deal means…
Imperial Engineering appointed primary parts distributor for BYD
Imperial Engineering has been appointed as the primary distributor for BYD electric bus parts in the UK. The supplier, which…
FirstGroup purchases Irish operator Matthews Coach Hire
FirstGroup has continued its acquisition of independent coach operators with the purchase of Irish business Matthews Coach Hire, which is…
D&E Coaches chief reflects on time at operator ahead of retirement
D&E Coaches Director and co-founder Donald Mathieson (pictured) has reflected on almost 30 years of running the Inverness-based business as…
