First Bus man John Birtwistle appointed EPTO President
The European Passenger Transport Operators association (EPTO) has appointed First Bus Head of Policy John Birtwistle as its President. With…
Edwards teams up with Aber Valley choir
Edwards Coaches has announced its partnership with the Aber Valley Male Voice Choir, building on the operator’s continued support in…
Private hire coach booking has become easier
Coachmarque members can take advantage of a system that greatly simplifies booking a ‘bread-and-butter’ journey for private hires thanks to…
CPT’s a lot fresher after ‘big bang’
So now we know who the next CEO of the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) will be. One Graham Vidler,…
EVM’s cost-effective 16-seat Trend mini debuts
A new venture for EVM is its 16-seat Trend ‘crossover’, which gives a cost-effective Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-based minicoach that is suitable…
Arriva North West installs Stertil Koni Skylift for wash bay upgrade
As a key element of upgrading vehicle chassis washing facilities at its Southport depot, Arriva North West has replaced an…
BrakeMate reduces injury risk, while saving time and money
The brake disc assembly on heavy commercial vehicles, coaches and buses can weigh up to 70kg, much higher than the…
TotalKare: The value of maintaining your vehicle lifts in the summer
Regular servicing helps prolong the life of mobile column lifts. As the old saying goes, prevention is better than cure,…
CPT’s vision: Waiting for right time
What does the bus industry stand for? CPT’s Bus Strategy will reveal all My thanks to Westminster Watcher [routeone/10 April]…
Decision on punctuality penalties are delayed
Deputy Traffic Commissioner (DTC) Anthony Seculer has delayed decision on possible penalties over bus reliability issues in relation to Arriva…
