FirstGroup buys RATP Dev London and Bath sightseeing business
FirstGroup has purchased the RATP Dev sightseeing operations in London and Bath that run largely under the Tootbus brand. The…
Vehicle annual test failures should be investigated, DVSA advises
A vehicle’s failure at annual test should be followed up robustly by its operator with in-house teams or third-party maintenance…
Local Authority Bus Grant in England confirms multi-year sums
Local transport authorities (LTAs) in England will collectively receive almost £700 million in capital and revenue funding for bus services…
Morse Coaches of North Yorkshire is bought by Go-Ahead Group
Morse Coaches of Sheriff Hutton in North Yorkshire has been purchased by the Go-Ahead Group in a further expansion of…
Wrightbus appoints Axel J Maschka as its new CEO
Wrightbus has appointed seasoned automotive professional Axel J Maschka as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He is tasked with…
ScotZEB3 to open shortly as Scottish Government changes tack
A third round of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus challenge fund (ScotZEB3) worth up to £45 million will open to…
PSVAR next steps coming ‘soon’, minister tells coach industry
Details of next steps for PSVAR as part of a review of that legislation will be revealed by the Department…
Rupert Cox named Brighton & Hove and Metrobus Interim MD
Rupert Cox (pictured) has been named Interim Managing Director of Brighton & Hove Buses and Metrobus. He will take up…
DfT stats: bus patronage rise stalls, concessions and bus mileage up
Slight rise (1%) in bus journeys across Great Britain but trips per capita remains stable, according to DfT London usage…
Budget will intensify cost pressures, industry leaders warn
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) and RHA have issued warnings in response to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' 2025 Budget, noting…
