Alexander Dennis pledges support to Skills Challenge as competition returns in 2021
Long-term support for the bus industry is one of the main factors behind the creation of the Skills Challenge competition…
Thandi Coaches (Red) challenges revocation
West Bromwich operator challenges 32-vehicle O-Licence revocation and 12-month TM disqualification West Bromwich-based Thandi Coaches (Red) is appealing against the…
Revocation after ‘violent losses of control’
Chesterfield-based Scott Hancock has O-Licence revoked and two-year disqualification after criminal convictions following ‘violent losses of control’ Criminal convictions resulting…
DPTAC calls for PSVAR to capture all ‘for hire’ coaches
The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) has issued an extraordinary call to the government asking it to embark on…
Proceed with care if employee refuses vaccine, says advisor
Coach and bus operators should proceed with care when considering employees' unwillingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, a business advisory…
DVSA encouraging February and March heavy vehicle testing
DVSA is encouraging heavy vehicle operators to explore whether they can reschedule any annual testing appointments to February or March.…
Ticketer unveils new driver alert feature for its ETMs
Ticketer has launched a new driver alert feature for its electronic ticketing machines (ETMs) which aims to warn drivers when…
Transdev launches engineering recruitment drive
North of England operator Transdev is celebrating National Apprenticeship week by launching a three new engineering apprenticeships across its Yorkshire…
UrbanThings reveals mobile ticketing usage up by 200%
Success of mobile ticketing in 2020 suggests positive sign for recovery, says CEO Carl Partridge Mobile bus ticketing use was…
Three brothers mark 100 years behind the wheel at Trentbarton
Three brothers who began driving buses in the 1980s have together clocked up 100 years behind the wheel. Brothers Kulvir…
