Metroline readies itself for debut in Greater Manchester bus market
Metroline is the only new entrant to the Greater Manchester bus market under the current phase of franchising. Its four…
Politics: Chinese whispers making much noise in bus circles
News that Alexander Dennis is to make some 160 redundancies, citing the impact of competition from overseas bus manufacturers which,…
FlixBus UK: Growth to continue with close eye on quality
FlixBus UK has made no secret of its ambition to become the largest provider of scheduled coach services in the…
Planning reform efforts must put bus services first
No one could plausibly claim that the government does not have a packed agenda. “Move fast and fix things” may…
Behind the scenes at electric intercity coach operator Ember
If Ember founders Keith Bradbury and Pierce Glennie needed any further endorsement that they had hit on a good idea,…
Bluebird Coaches marks a century of serving the south coast
Multi-generational family involvement runs strong among coach operators that trace their existence to the postwar years of charabancs and works…
Women in Bus and Coach momentum is strong at 2024 summit
Sixteen months after its launch in London, the second annual Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) summit took place on…
Phil Hodgson retires from Pelican after 64-year career in transport
Pelican Bus and Coach South of England Sales Manager Phil Hodgson retired at the end of September, bringing down the…
Legal Q&A: Contract bidding and sexual harassment
What can I do if I have been unsuccessful in bidding for a contract? Much depends on whether the procurement…
Housing expansion target could be to disbenefit of bus services
As the government plans to build 1.5 million homes in England within the next five years, concerns have been expressed…
