Socially necessary bus services position clarified by DfT
The government will consider statutorily requiring socially and economically necessary bus services in England outside London if “more comprehensive” such…
Stagecoach wins in Manchester bus franchising second tranche
Stagecoach has been awarded all three of the large local service contracts that form part of the second tranche of…
Funding for SCR retrofits halted amid performance concerns
The UK government has paused new funding for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust retrofits after evidence came to light that…
EvoBus (UK) to become Daimler Buses UK in mid-July
EvoBus (UK), the Coventry-based supplier of Mercedes-Benz-branded coaches and buses, will become Daimler Buses UK from mid-July. The change forms…
CMAC Group acquires Coach Hire Comparison
Ground transport supplier CMAC Group has completed a 51% acquisition of quotes search engine Coach Hire Comparison with the goal…
Zenobe provides pop-up charging for Glastonbury service
National Express has partnered with Zenobe to make use of pop-up charging stations specially set up for its shuttle services…
Stagecoach appoints Sam Greer in new COO role
Stagecoach has announced Sam Greer will take over in the new role of Chief Operating Officer in September. Sam, who…
Peoplesbus fleet and bus services sold to Stagecoach
Stagecoach Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire is to purchase the bus services and 23 vehicles of Merseyside independent operator Peoplesbus.…
Idling imperils Tothill Street coach parking: Westminster
The future of six coach parking bays in Tothill Street in Westminster is under threat if drivers continue to idle…
Dews Coaches: 70 years of pride in Cambridgeshire
Deep in rural Cambridgeshire, Dews Coaches is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Rural it might be, but this is a family…