Welsh’s Coaches approaches the end of the road after 57 years
It’s almost the end of an era for West Yorkshire-based Welsh’s Coaches, but as Judy and John Welsh look forward…
CPT President Paul Lynch: Political priorities ahead of election
Stagecoach London Managing Director Paul Lynch (pictured, above) took over as President of the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) during…
Bus Centre of Excellence: How is it working with the industry?
Among promises made in the National Bus Strategy for England at publication in 2021 was one committing the Department for…
Ascendal MD raises exit from Cambridge to push franchising
In a move to underscore the importance of bus franchising in Cambridgeshire, Jonathan Ziebart, Managing Director of Ascendal UK, has…
Read Academy takes an Altas Tourline minicoach from EVM
Read Academy of Ilford has taken delivery of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with Altas Tourline minicoach bodywork, supplied by EVM. It…
More than 4000 Stagecoach drivers have gained Fleet Elite status
A total of 4,187 drivers working for Stagecoach have been awarded Fleet Elite status by GreenRoad, the operator has announced.…
UK leadership of European electric bus market grows in 2023
The UK again led the deployment of new battery-electric coach and bus fleets across 31 European nations during 2023, according…
Event set to recognise trailblazing women in coach and bus
Women in Bus and Coach will mark International Women's Day on 7 March at an event in London entitled "Trailblazing…
Fully Booked app launches to facilitate coach hire referrals
An app has been launched aimed at allowing operators to earn from referring customers to other reputable hire companies when…
Global events in play on oil and diesel in January: Portland Pricing
In the first month of 2024, concerns of oil supply disruptions were driven by escalating Middle East tensions. Meanwhile, an…
