Bus Fare Cap Grant ‘right idea, right time’: Go-Ahead
The Bus Fare Cap Grant (BFCG) mechanism in England outside London is “the right idea at the right time,” Go-Ahead…
Stagecoach South Wales to close Blackwood depot
Stagecoach South Wales will close its depot in Blackwood from 5 February. All services currently operated from there will move…
Coach Hire Comparison eyes Europe after another year of growth
Coach hire price comparison website Coach Hire Comparison has said it is looking into European expansion after another year of…
M&D Travel adds a new Yutong TC9 to its fleet
M&D Travel of Stockton-on-Tees took delivery of a Yutong TC9 midicoach towards the end of 2022. It has been supplied…
New drivelines are focus of AD24 apprentice training developments
Alexander Dennis (ADL) is marking National Apprenticeship Week by announcing developments to its AD24 Training Academy courses for apprentices. The…
British Empire Medal for Arriva driving coach’s fundraising
Arriva North West driving coach Neil Atherton was recognised in the New Year Honours list with a British Empire Medal…
CPT introduces Cost Monitor with call for bus data
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has reformed its previous Cost Index into a new scheme called Cost Monitor. As…
Bus Users UK adds four Trustees to board
Bus Users UK has added four new Trustees to its board, who it says will bring a wealth of skills,…
Autonomous progress for First Bus and Stagecoach
Two significant developments in autonomous bus operation in the UK occurred during early January. Stagecoach East Scotland carried the first…
TrawsCymru T8 pilot introduced in North Wales
The TrawsCymru network in North Wales has grown with the introduction of the T8 cross-border service between Corwen and Chester…
