Bus Users UK reveals eight-point call for government in manifesto
Bus Users UK has unveiled an eight-point plea to government in its 2026 Manifesto as part of its agenda to…
Bidding opens for South Yorkshire’s first franchised contracts
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has formally opened the bidding process for its first franchised bus services, inviting…
Eagle Coaches of Bristol is latest to be purchased by FirstGroup
FirstGroup has further expanded its growing coaching operation with the purchase of Bristol business Eagle Coaches. The deal brings 19…
Coach position in Integrated National Transport Strategy welcomed
Local Transport Plan (LTP) work in England will see local authorities required to consider the position of coaches and coach…
Ricky’s Travel takes delivery of an EVM X-Clusive minicoach
Ricky’s Travel of Millom has welcomed a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with an X-Clusive minicoach conversion to its fleet, supplied by EVM…
DfT’s ‘Better Connected’ strategy leads on multi-modal ticketing
Technical support and funding to help facilitate multi-operator and multi-modal tap-on, tap-off ticketing in towns and cities across the UK…
Preferred bidder identified for Ilesbus UK as rapid sale sought
A preferred bidder has been identified for Ilesbus UK following the company's entry into administration, as joint administrators from BTG…
Yorkshire Buses cites costs as it announces sudden closure
Yorkshire Travel Group, which traded as Yorkshire Buses, announced on 31 March it was ceasing its operations on the same…
UKCOA urges government intervention in light of fuel pressures
The UK Coach Operators Association (UKCOA) has written to government outlining a package of interventions that would help address the…
Albatross Travel appoints Louise Fitzpatrick as Managing Director
Albatross Travel has promoted Louise Fitzpatrick (pictured) to Managing Director. Louise takes up the role from today (1 April), succeeding…
