Procurement of 800 battery-electric buses for Ireland begins
The National Transport Authority (NTA) of Ireland has commenced the procurement process for up to 800 battery-electric double-decker buses. They…
2021 financial standing level revised downwards by TCs
The financial standing level required of holders of standard O-Licences has been revised downwards slightly for 2021, the Traffic Commissioners…
National Express to sell Xplore Dundee to McGill’s Buses
McGill’s Buses has agreed a deal to purchase Xplore Dundee from National Express for an undisclosed sum. The sale will…
Bespoke coach industry support: Treasury rebuffs latest bid
The Treasury has again rebuffed attempts to obtain a bespoke support package for the coach industry. It says that it…
RHA launches coach-orientated membership body
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has formed a membership body that it says is designed specifically to support coach operators.…
First StreetDeck FCEV hydrogen buses arrive in Belfast
The first three hydrogen fuel cell-electric Wrightbus StreetDeck FCEV double-decker buses have been delivered to Translink in Belfast. The buses…
Eminox to retrofit 204 existing First buses in Scotland to Euro VI
204 mid-life vehicles operated by First Bus subsidiaries in Scotland are in the process of receiving retrofit emissions control equipment…
Robert Shaw named Coach Tourism Association Chair
Robert Shaw has been appointed Chair of the Coach Tourism Association. He takes over from outgoing Chair John Wales, who…
Scottish bus funding package extended to 31 March 2021
The Scottish Government has allocated up to a further £29m of funding to continue its support for bus services while…
Stagecoach signs cleaning material deal with Autoglym
Stagecoach has signed a deal with Autoglym that will see the automotive care brand supply exterior and interior cleaning materials…
