RMT union calls for cashless travel
The RMT union has written to bus operators calling for a number of practices to be invoked during the coronavirus…
Mainwaring Buses has revocation and disqualification
The operator was called before the DTC after concerns over drivers’ hours, tachograph offences and vehicle maintenance Drivers’ hours, tachograph offences and vehicle maintenance problems have…
The bus industry needs to be ‘careful what it wishes for’
Train operators have effectively become nationalised with the coronavirus bailout– do coach and bus operators want the same prospect? While…
Changes to temporary timetable variations process
Emergency guidance issued by Senior Traffic Commissioner Richard Turfitt has been updated to take account of a revised notice period…
Two Enviro200s join the Reading Buses fleet
Two Enviro200s have joined the Reading Buses fleet. They were supplied by Alexander Dennis (01909 551166). They each have wireless…
Free travel for NHS staff during COVID-19
Warrington’s Own Buses has announced it will be providing NHS employees and health and social care staff free bus travel. …
Kennedy Coaches celebrates 70th with Volvo 9900
Kennedy Coaches of Annascaul, Co Kerry, is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a 9900 integral, supplied by Volvo Bus (02476…
Birmingham and Leeds Clean Air Zones postponed
Birmingham City Council (BCC) and Leeds City Council (LCC) have separately written to the government requesting that the introduction of…
McColl’s Travel adds four Mellor Strata minibuses
Dumbarton operator McColl’s Travel has added four Mercedes-Benz Sprinters with Mellor Strata low-floor bodywork to its fleet. They have been…
Bws Peris takes an EVM Grand Tourer
New to Caernarfon-based Bws Peris is an EVM Grand Tourer-bodied Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It has 19 Executive Class 120 seats with…
