BSIP funding ‘can be used to support existing services’
Revenue funding allocated to local transport authorities (LTAs) in England via the original Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) mechanism may…
Coach Options takes delivery of a Yutong GT12
Coach Options of Middleton has welcomed a Yutong GT12 to its fleet, supplied by Pelican Bus and Coach. It is…
Operators ‘failing’ on driver disability training
Bus Users UK has published results of its Accessibility Audit, saying operators have made improvements in some respects but adding…
EC publishes coach tourism drivers’ hours proposals
The European Commission (EC) has published long-awaited proposed changes to EU hours rules for coach drivers that are engaged in…
FlixBus and Stagecoach row in Aberdeen intensifies
A dispute between FlixBus and Stagecoach over access to Union Square bus station in Aberdeen for scheduled coach services has…
Call for evidence on vehicle testing for ER closes soon
A call for evidence on suggested changes to the heavy vehicle testing regime for operators that are members of the…
Stanley Travel takes fifth VDL Futura FHD2
Stanley Travel has taken delivery of its fifth VDL Futura FHD2. It is another 12.9m two-axle example that has been…
Bee Network receives first BYD ADL Enviro400EV buses
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has taken delivery of the first five of its 100 electric double-decker buses ordered from…
Bus Users UK calls for Day Travelcard rethink
Bus Users UK is urging Transport for London (TfL) to keep the Day Travelcard scheme as a consultation into proposals…
Fourth i8 integral grows Johnsons’ Luxury Traveller fleet
Johnsons Coaches has expanded its top-specification Luxury Traveller fleet with the addition of a further Irizar i8 integral, supplied by…
