Action to prevent DCPC course repetition announced
DVSA has detailed changes to how Driver CPC (DCPC) training is managed to ensure that unnecessary repetition of courses is…
Manchester bus franchising plans come under renewed attack
Bus franchising proposals in Greater Manchester have come under renewed attack from a group of operators in the region. Led…
Ilesbus appoints David Gregory to regional sales role
Ilesbus UK has further grown its sales resource with the appointment of David Gregory as Sales Manager for the North…
Procurement of 800 battery-electric buses for Ireland begins
The National Transport Authority (NTA) of Ireland has commenced the procurement process for up to 800 battery-electric double-decker buses. They…
2021 financial standing level revised downwards by TCs
The financial standing level required of holders of standard O-Licences has been revised downwards slightly for 2021, the Traffic Commissioners…
National Express to sell Xplore Dundee to McGill’s Buses
McGill’s Buses has agreed a deal to purchase Xplore Dundee from National Express for an undisclosed sum. The sale will…
European electric coach interest is ‘growing’, says Van Hool
Van Hool is seeing “growing interest” from European operators in its battery-electric coach concept, it says. The Belgian manufacturer adds…
Bespoke coach industry support: Treasury rebuffs latest bid
The Treasury has again rebuffed attempts to obtain a bespoke support package for the coach industry. It says that it…
RHA launches coach-orientated membership body
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has formed a membership body that it says is designed specifically to support coach operators.…
First StreetDeck FCEV hydrogen buses arrive in Belfast
The first three hydrogen fuel cell-electric Wrightbus StreetDeck FCEV double-decker buses have been delivered to Translink in Belfast. The buses…
