Tuesday, March 21, 2023

OneBus attacks ‘frightening’ Manchester franchising

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority's (GMCA) proposed franchising scheme has generated a stinging response from OneBus, the association that represents most bus operators in...

Coach retrofit funding on CPT government wish list

The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has set out its priorities for the next government that will allow coaches to continue to deliver vital...

Working partnerships pay off for Princess

Princess Coaches of Southampton celebrates its centenary in 2019. It remains family-owned, and says that its success can be attributed to many things –...

Stagecoach environmental impact continues to drop

Stagecoach has announced a major reduction in its corporate environmental impact as it works to develop a sustainability strategy for 2020 and beyond in...

Arriva confident in DRT as Sittingbourne ArrivaClick pilot ends

Arriva has announced that its ArrivaClick demand-responsive minibus pilot scheme in Sittingbourne will end on Saturday 16 November. The ArrivaClick pilot was launched in Sittingbourne...

Southgate and Finchley coaches invests in Volvo MCV

London operator Southgate and Finchley Coaches has taken delivery of a major order for new vehicles in the shape of seven Volvo B11Rs with...

Permit use clarity soon as Judicial Review looms

A Judicial Review (JR) into matters related to the use of Section 19 and Section 22 permits will be held on 19 and 20...

CPT reinforces message to politicians

The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has reinforced the messages contained in its Bus Strategy ahead of the general election on 12 December by...

CPT Coach Conference promises leading speakers

The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has announced details of its National Coach Conference. Entitled Tomorrow’s World: Driving the coach forward, it will be held...

Express Motors proceeds of crime hearing adjourned

The three Jones brothers jailed for fraud last year have failed to submit financial statements A proceeds of crime hearing involving the four Jones family...

Government commits £815,000 for Bus Centre of Excellence

The government is today pledging £815,000 of investment for a new Bus Centre of Excellence to train and retain staff in the industry. The new...