NXWM’s Darren Astbury recognised at SOE awards evening
National Express West Midlands (NXWM) Chief Technician Darren Astbury (pictured, centre) has been named Road Transport Engineer of the Year…
Falcon Coaches in talks to take on Arriva Guildford business
Talks between Arriva and Falcon Coaches about a deal for the Byfleet-based independent to take over the Guildford business that…
Some licence delays largely tackled, but other worries stay
Delays to the processing of vocational driving licence applications by DVLA appear to have receded significantly following engagement by the…
National Bus Strategy money to continue beyond 2024/25?
The Department for Transport (DfT) has asked local transport authorities (LTAs) in England what potential funding they may need beyond…
Yellow Buses promotes area’s hospitality sector with bus wrap
Bournemouth operator Yellow Buses is supporting the local hospitality sector with the wrap of a double-decker to promote career opportunities…
Ticketer and Padam work to connect DRT with fixed-route buses
Ticketer and flexible mobility software solutions provider Padam Mobility have formed a partnership that the two businesses say widens “the…
Rail replacement: Affected by driver shortages – or not?
Ongoing driver shortages have led at least one rail replacement provider to undertake an in-depth examination of how it resources…
Bus patronage sees predicted spike in September
Weekday bus patronage in Britain outside London grew strongly in September as further educational establishments began the new academic year.…
Bluestar bus named in honour of Solent Blue Line co-founder John Chadwick
John Chadwick, well-respected Southampton figure and co-founder of bus operator Solent Blue Line in 1987, has been honoured by its…
Nat Ex Foundation to donate £200,000 to young people after COVID-19
National Express has invited applications from community groups for a share of a funding pot, equal to £200,000, being made…
