New format detailed for 2026 CTA Annual Workshop in Derry-Londonderry
The Coach Tourism Association (CTA) has unveiled a new look for its flagship annual event, which will be next held…
Can direct award adoption help to protect SMEs in bus franchising?
Work around bus franchising is ramping up, with the contract procurement process having begun in West Yorkshire and market engagement…
EVM and Ilesbus are latest to commit to Euro Bus Expo 2026
EVM and Ilesbus are further major suppliers to confirm their places at Euro Bus Expo 2026, underlining strong demand for…
Innovative bus shelters for Basildon from Bauer and Essex CC
Bauer Media Outdoor in partnership with Essex County Council has launched the Milestone range of bus shelters, which the supplier…
Johnson Brothers Tours adds two Irizar i6S Efficient integrals
Johnson Brothers Tours of Worksop has taken delivery of two Irizar i6S Efficient integral coaches, supplied by Irizar UK. One…
Proposed ATF pit fees rise sparks mixed reaction
Operators and trade bodies respond as DfT consultation opens into ATF pit fees cap, which has been frozen since 2010…
Coach operators: band together in face of public charging shortage
Alan Acklam, Managing Director of Acklams Coaches of Beverley, has expressed concern that the public charging network is not yet…
Enviro400 is first new double-decker for Orion Travel fleet
Orion Travel of Manchester has taken delivery of an Alexander Dennis Enviro400 double-deck bus, supplied by the manufacturer. It is…
Direct award within bus franchising is critical to SMEs, says group
Use of the coming direct award power by bus franchising authorities is vital if incumbent SME operators’ involvement is to…
Swan Coaches of Swansea sees licence revoked and TM banned
The four-vehicle national O-Licence held by Swansea-based Swan Coaches was revoked, and its Transport Manager (TM) Wayne Jones disqualified for…
