Reptons Coaches: Perseverance, long hours, and some good luck
Andy Repton loves what he does at Reptons Coaches. But in the 38 years since changing career and buying a…
The road to 2035: First Bus’s mission for a zero-emission bus fleet
While the government delays on setting an end date for the sale of new non-zero-emission coaches and buses, it is…
First Yutong GTe14 electric coach deliveries made to retail buyers
The first Yutong GTe14 battery-electric tri-axle coach deliveries to retail buyers have been made, with Wattsway Travel and Westway Coach…
Van Hool UK non-preferential creditors likely to get ‘small dividend’
Non-preferential creditors of Van Hool UK, which ceased trading in 2024 after parent Van Hool in Belgium entered bankruptcy, can…
Go-Ahead to enter West Yorkshire bus market ahead of franchising
Go-Ahead will enter the West Yorkshire bus market on 23 February. From that date it will operate three vehicles on…
Stagecoach East refutes CPCA ‘withdrawal of winning bids’ claim
A row has broken out between Stagecoach East and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) over a rerun of…
Jonathan Ziebart leaves Ascendal for RebelGroup transport role
Ascendal Group UK Managing Director Jonathan Ziebart has left the business to take up a directorship role with international investment…
Flibco to award coach operator contract ‘soon’ for Stansted route
Airport transfer specialist Flibco expects to agree a contract with a coach operator partner “soon” to deliver a new scheduled…
Westway Coach Services granted Royal Warrant by King Charles
Westway Coach Services has continued its Royal Warrant of Appointment status after grant of such an honour by HM King…
Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme reform sought by RHA
The Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme, which imposes penalties on operators and drivers that do not secure their vehicles to…