UKCOA member interview: Longmynd Travel
Peter Bradley converses with UKCOA member Val Sheppard-Evans of Longmynd Travel Nestled on the edge of the Shropshire Hills in…
Jon Eardley appointed Managing Director of Abellio London Bus
Jon Eardley has been appointed Managing Director of Abellio London Bus. He takes over from Tony Wilson, who has retired.…
Close Brothers transport team appoints three Area Sales Managers
Close Brothers Asset Finance has grown its transport team with the appointment of three Area Sales Managers. The three new…
Obituary: Jean Porteous, 1928-2021
Jean Porteous, co-founder of respected operator Alpha Coaches of Hull, has died. She was 93. Mrs Porteous began her involvement…
Duncan Cameron confirmed as First Bus Scotland MD
Duncan Cameron has been appointed Managing Director of First Bus operations in Scotland on a permanent basis. He has acted…
Industry well represented on 2022 New Year Honours List
Several members of the coach and bus industry have been recognised on the 2022 New Year Honours List for contributions…
Transaid opens nine additional places for Cycle Malawi 2022
Charity Transaid has released nine further places on its Cycle Malawi 2022 challenge, which will take place from 1-9 October,…
Go-Ahead celebrates 2021 apprenticeship scheme successes
600 apprentice bus drivers for Go-Ahead Group’s London operations were among the 1,030 apprenticeship positions that the PLC filled in…
Gary Mason retires from NCT after 30-year industry career
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) Engineering Director Gary Mason retired at the end of 2021 after a 30-year career in the…
Obituary: Eddie Brown, 1925-2021
Eddie Brown, founder of what became one of the UK’s most respected coach operators in Eddie Brown Tours, has died.…
