TBC Conversions honours long serving staff with extra leave
In a move to honour its workforce, TBC Conversions, a leading vehicle conversion specialist, has announced a long-service reward scheme…
Diamond Bus North West gains employer accolade
Diamond Bus North West (DBNW) has been appointed a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, joining 90 other…
Average bulk diesel price drops to 20-month low in May
The average price for delivered bulk diesel continued to fall in May and is now almost 50ppl below the fuel…
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…
