Freeway offers free Earned Recognition consultations for operators
Freeway Fleet Systems is offering coach and bus operators free consultations for DVSA’s Earned Recognition (ER) scheme. The ER assessment…
PHVC minibus growth plans fuelled by Haydock vendor finance
Haydock Finance and minibus and fleet supplier PHVC have founded a partnership that will see Haydock provide vendor finance to…
Confusion over 12 April restart date for coach trips in England
RHA Coaches has questioned “arbitrary” guidance that was contained in a Q&A issued to the Tourism Alliance by the Department…
Van Hool reaffirms commitment to UK customer base
Van Hool has underlined its commitment to the UK market after the closure of its former dealership partner Arriva Bus…
‘Sector needs vision beyond National Bus Strategy’: SMMT
The recent publication of the long-awaited National Bus Strategy for England is welcome news, providing much clarity for a beleaguered…
James Freeman: Bringing down the curtain on a 47-year career
James Freeman retires from the position of First West of England Managing Director today (31 March) after almost 47 years…
Stagecoach orders 46 zero-emission buses for Scotland
Stagecoach has ordered 46 battery-electric BYD Alexander Dennis (ADL) buses for deployment in Scotland. The 24 single deck Enviro200EV and…
ADL UK sales team restructure ensures ‘continued customer focus’
Alexander Dennis (ADL) has appointed Martin Brailey (pictured) to lead the company’s UK sales team following a restructure which it…
£120m ZEBRA zero-emission buses scheme launched
The Zero-Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme in England has been launched. It will provide a maximum of £120m of…
CPT coach strategy publication renews industry support calls
Per-vehicle grant schemes for coach operators in England and Wales, a commitment to ensuring that the industry can access support…
