Stagecoach South West launches Chatty Bus
In a bid to get passengers chatting, for six weeks between January and February Stagecoach South West (SW) has launched…
JH Coaches sets the gold and silver standards with Thirlwells purchase
Operation moves into JH Coaches’ depot, but ‘well respected’ Thirlwells name will be kept JH Coaches has completed the purchase…
Obituary – Dewi Davies
Dewi Davies, formerly of Davies Bros (Pencader), died on Saturday (18 January) aged 81 after a period of illness. Prior…
Five bus operators to benefit from York’s 1.65m upgrade funds
Arriva, Connexionsbuses, First, Reliance and Transdev to retrofit or replace stock City of York Council has awarded £1.654m to permit…
Weavaway Travel to expand its PSVAR fleet with MOBIpeople
Six Scania-based models due as dealership says PSVAR demand ‘is outstripping supply’ Weavaway Travel is to further expand its PSVAR-compliant…
Stagecoach bus turned into learning zone
Stagecoach North East (NE) has donated a decommissioned bus to Hadrian School, which will convert it into a learning zone.…
MAN delivers first coach at Gateshead
MAN Truck and Bus UK has handed over the first new coach at its recently-opened dealership in Gateshead. It is…
End of the road for Kent-based Carol Peters
Kent operator Carol Peters Travel ceased trading suddenly on Thursday last week (16 January) due to “various” financial problems, The…
Metroline to pilot new light safety system on buses
To improve safety for vulnerable road users, Metroline have partnered with Jimmy Beam Downlights Limited (JBDL) to trial a light…
Bristol congestion hinders growth in bus use, says First West of England MD
James Freeman laments Bristol congestion situation as barrier to bus appeal In an open letter to users of First Bus…
