Welsh Government warns against ‘overcompensation’
Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales Ken Skates has advised Chief Executives of all Welsh local authorities (LAs) that there must be a...
TfGM responds to claims of ‘holding up’ assistance
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has responded to claims made by High Peak Buses and D&G Bus Director Julian Peddle that it has been...
Obituary – Ken Sumner
Ken Sumner of NDY Coach Sales passed away on 2 April aged 96.
Born in Canada, Mr Sumner was educated in England before joining RAF...
Coach Connections takes an EVM X-Clusive
Coach Connections of Newtownards, Co Down has taken delivery of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with an X-Clusive conversion, supplied by EVM Direct (0845 520 5160).
It...
All Electric Bus Town deadline extended
The deadline for expressions of interest in the Department for Transport’s All Electric Bus Town scheme has been extended from 30 April to 4...
JMB Coaches adds a Volvo B8R Plaxton Panther
JMB Coaches of Cookstown has added a B8R with Plaxton Panther bodywork, supplied by Volvo Bus (02476 210250). It is the first new Volvo...
New October dates set for BTTS and British Coach Tourism Awards
Show and awards evening to go ahead as planned and bookings carried over to new dates
New dates have been set for the British Tourism...
Stagecoach East Midlands runs dedicated NHS shuttle
Stagecoach East Midlands is running dedicated shuttle buses to get NHS staff home safely on afternoon and evening shift changes during the pandemic.
The shuttle...
Metroline Travel wins reconsideration of drivers’ claims
The Employment Appeals Tribunal has directed a London Employment Tribunal to reconsider its decision in March 2019 which upheld claims against Metroline Travel by...
Children’s rainbows brighten spirits on Warrington’s buses
Rainbows are being displayed in the windows of Warrington’s Own Buses’ vehicles during the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak to boost morale.
First appearing in houses throughout...
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COVID-19 Bus Services Support Grant is explained
The Department for Transport (DfT) has written to operators in England that receive commercial BSOG outlining how the COVID-19 Bus Services Support Grant (CBSSG)...
MasterPart: From Irizar to all makes
MasterPart was born from a need to supply Irizar parts to operators who ran the vehicles in the UK.
The business started back in 2011,...
Don’t fall into the short-term thinking trap
For many operators, it’s difficult to see more than a few days ahead. Some wonder whether they will still have a business then. Understandably...
