Caledonian Leisure continues growth with Tartan Travel purchase
Caledonian Leisure has continued its growth trajectory with the purchase of Glasgow-based Tartan Travel, further strengthening the buyer’s presence in…
Simonds of Botesdale is latest operator to be purchased by Vectare
Norfolk coach and bus operator Simonds of Botesdale has been bought by Vectare. It takes the purchaser to an overall…
Green Destinations joins Earned Recognition scheme
Green Destinations has become one of the first dedicated home-to-school transport operators to gain DVSA Earned Recognition status. The Birmingham-based…
Accessible Information Regulations guidance published by DfT
Scope for ad-hoc exemptions from the Accessible Information Regulations (AIR) has been outlined in guidance on how those requirements should…
The Hairy Coo takes a Yutong TC9 midicoach pair
The Hairy Coo has added two more Yutong TC9 midicoaches to its fleet, supplied by Pelican Bus and Coach. They…
Three Temsa HD13 additions for Turners Coachways fleet
Turners Coachways of Bristol has taken delivery of three Temsa HD13 coaches, supplied by Temsa Sales UK. Each is PSVAR…
Backhouse Jones: Going for gold…
Receiving a ‘call to Public Inquiry’ letter is the dread of every operator and with good reason given the very…
Is a PSVAR climbdown on in-scope, closed-door H2S in the offing?
A bugbear of PSVAR for many is how closed-door home-to-school (H2S) services where separate fares are charged fall within its…
Increase in ATF service fees sought by representative body
The Authorised Testing Facility Operators Association (ATFOA), which represents over 400 authorised testing facilities across the UK, is calling for…
Operators worry over Accessible Information and rail replacement
Smaller coach operators have expressed concern that rail replacement work will be within scope for Public Service Vehicles (Accessible Information)…