Little sign of short-term driver shortage solution, Committee told
The coach and bus industry is “heading for a perfect storm” in sourcing drivers because of a combination of factors,…
Record year for Pelican Engineering as turnover grows 9.3%
Family-run Pelican Engineering Group has reported a record year of growth in 2021, with profits rising to £3.5m across the…
Coach industry figures to speak at BTTS session this week
Visitors to the British Travel and Tourism Show (BTTS), to be held at the NEC Birmingham this week on Wednesday…
Pair of Plaxton Panthers delivered to Safeguard Coaches
Surrey and Hampshire operator Safeguard Coaches has taken delivery of a pair of Plaxton Panthers, supplied by Alexander Dennis (ADL).…
HertsLynx demand responsive service launched in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) launched the HertsLynx demand responsive transport (DRT) service in the east and north of the county…
DVSA clarifies pending changes to PCV driving test structure
The reversing manoeuvre that currently forms part of the PCV driving test is to be removed from scope of the…
Messaging key to patronage recovery, Senedd Committee told
Rebuilding long-term custom with the aid of positive messaging from senior politicians is the absolute priority for the coach and…
All new London buses will be zero-emission, pledges Mayor
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged that all new buses ordered by Transport for London (TfL) for use in…
Stagecoach outlines net zero ambitions for Scotland’s Climate Week
Stagecoach has outlined its net zero plans in Scotland to mark Scotland's Climate Week event, held 13 – 19 September.…
Award for Reading Buses driver who surprised young passenger with sign language
A Reading Buses driver took a family by surprise when he used sign language to communicate with their five-year-old daughter.…
