Obituary: Paul Acklam, 1949-2022
Paul Acklam, Managing Director of Beverley-based Acklams Coaches, has died after a short illness. He was 72. Known for his…
Is Jamie Pursey the UK’s youngest PCV driver?
Jamie Pursey, son of BorderBus owner Andrew Pursey, has passed his PCV driving test at the age of just 18…
CMA to investigate National Express takeover of Stagecoach
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to investigate the proposed takeover of Stagecoach by National Express. As a result,…
Omicron grant for English coach sector calls from MP and RHA
Multiple calls for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant (OHLG) in England to capture the coach sector have been made…
Small number of Bus Service Improvement Plans ‘a bit rubbish’
A small number of Bus Service Improvement Plans (BSIPs) submitted by local transport authorities (LTAs) in England are “a bit…
Rear view cameras and ‘stop and go’ for UK Neoplan Tourliner
MAN will shortly debut OptiView rear-view cameras and adaptive cruise control (ACC) ‘stop and go’ functionality on its Neoplan Tourliner…
Ilesbus launches Iveco-based I-City Max low-floor midibus
Ilesbus UK has expanded its low-floor range with the introduction of the I-City Max. It is built on a front-engined…
Quantron Cizaris battery-electric bus launch set for February
German e-mobility specialist Quantron has again confirmed that it plans to offer its 12m zero-emission single-decker bus – now christened…
More support for Northern Ireland coach sector planned
Eligible private coach and bus operators in Northern Ireland may benefit from further financial assistance after Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon…
Yutong coach sales team expands with two appointments
Pelican Bus and Coach has expanded its sales team for Yutong coaches with two Area Sales Manager (ASM) appointments. The…
