First York puts Equipmake electric repower into service
A mid-life Optare Versa in the First York fleet that has received a new battery-electric driveline from Equipmake has re-entered…
UK’s 250th Yutong battery-electric among McGill’s batch
The 250th Yutong battery-electric vehicle for the UK has been delivered. It forms part of a further batch of 41…
routeone Trader: Taking the hassle out of selling vehicles
So the time has come to say goodbye to a cherished member of your fleet. When you are dealing with…
Just 12 operators rejected Bus Fare Cap Grant reimbursement
Only 12 operators in England that submitted baselining data to the Bus Fare Cap Grant (BFGC) scheme at its preparatory…
Mayors ‘envious’ of bus franchising powers: Rotheram
Many parts of England that currently do not have powers to reregulate bus services are “envious” of the scope for…
Earnside Coaches to close at the end of March
Perth and Kinross operator Earnside Coaches has confirmed that its business will close after 31 March. It says that the…
Coach operators: Is it time to reassess business strategy?
Three industry heavyweights reveal that not all coach work is equal in 2023. Is it time for the sector to…
The role of education in tackling the driver shortage
As widely reported, there is an ongoing shortage of drivers in the road transport and logistics sector. Over three-quarters (78%)…
Bus partnership delivering strong results in Leicester
Partnership work between Leicester City Council (LCC) and bus operators – voluntarily at first and now through a formal Enhanced…
West Coast Motors grows EVM Cityline minibus fleet
West Coast Motors has taken delivery of its seventh latest-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with EVM Cityline low-floor minibus conversion. All are…
