National Holidays brand revival continues under new owner
Work to revive the National Holidays brand is continuing strongly, new owner JG Travel Group has said. Those endeavours include…
Strong words as further home-to-school PSVAR exemption issued
A further, one-year exemption to PSVAR for closed-door home-to-school services has been awarded by the Department for Transport (DfT). It…
Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel take StreetDecks
A combined nine Wrightbus StreetDecks have joined the Oxford Bus Company (OBC) and Thames Travel fleets. They are for use…
First Bus outlines steps towards 2035 zero-emission commitment
First Bus was the second of the ‘big five’ to commit to operating a fully zero-emission fleet when the annual…
Metrobus MD: ‘Celebrate pride safely – celebrate at home’
The boss of Brighton and Hove and Metrobus, Managing Director Martin Harris, last week urged people not to gather in…
Norfolk MP calls on Sunak to provide funding for coach industry
North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker has written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak asking him to agree a sector-specific funding deal for…
12-month test exemptions for some vehicles, DVSA confirms
DVSA has confirmed that 12-month test exemptions will be issued to some operators and vehicles. The step is part of…
Guidance on bus service registrations updated by Senior TC
Senior Traffic Commissioner (STC) Richard Turfitt has further revised guidance on temporary registered bus service variations and the deadline by…
Obituary: Gordon Mayne, Maynes Coaches of Buckie
Gordon Mayne, Managing Director of Maynes Coaches of Buckie, passed away suddenly on 29 July. He was 67. Mr Mayne…
Suspended ArrivaClick service in Liverpool will not return
The ArrivaClick demand-responsive transport (DRT) service in Liverpool that was suspended on 29 March will not be reintroduced. Arriva says…
