Enhanced Job Support Scheme ‘must capture coach operators’
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) says it will be lobbying the government to recognise coach operators that are forced…
EVM enters midicoach market with Daily-based Viator
EVM has extended its small coach range with the Iveco Daily-based Viator. The Viator is built by Lithuanian manufacturer Altas…
Stagecoach calls for air quality focus on 40th anniversary
A coach returned to original Stagecoach 'stripes' colours is among celebrations of the group’s 40th anniversary as it urges the…
Optare production to continue during industrial action, firm says
Optare has vowed to continue production at and deliveries from its Sherburn in Elmet factory despite union Unite announcing planned…
Bus patronage recovery rate variation exposed by survey
The extent of variation in the rate of bus patronage recovery outside London has been exposed by data collated by…
CPT Cymru Director, John Pockett, announces retirement
John Pockett, Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) Cymru Director, is to retire at the end of the year. John, 68,…
First West of England launches contactless ‘Tap & Cap’ payment
The West of England has become the latest of First Bus’s operating areas to benefit from its ‘Tap and Cap’…
Obituary: Ian Stuart
Ian Stuart, owner of Stuart Line Cruises in Exmouth, has died after being diagnosed with terminal cancer a year ago.…
£6,400 max fine for mask flouters, warns TfL
Transport for London (TfL) has warned users on its network that ignoring the law on face coverings could land them…
Isle of Wight Tours ceases trading after COVID-19 hit
Lake-based Isle of Wight Tours ceased trading on 7 October. It is the latest coach operator to fall victim to…
