National Express Coventry marks introduction of 130 electric buses
National Express has confirmed it has placed all 130 of its latest battery-electric buses into operation in Coventry as part…
More local authority bus powers ‘will halt decline’, report claims
Giving local authority (LA) bodies more powers to decide how bus services in England are delivered will bring a halt…
The Green Bus ‘could return under West Midlands franchising’
The Green Bus may yet return to the road in the longer-term should bus franchising ever be adopted in the…
Lothian Buses orders 50 Volvo BZL double-deckers
Lothian Buses has ordered 50 Volvo BZL battery-electric double-deckers. It represents a spend of over £24 million and the buses…
Rotala Director trio look to take group into private ownership
Rotala may go into private ownership after three of its Directors – Chief Executive Simon Dunn, Managing Director – North…
Bus Users UK calls for widespread coach and bus PSVAR reform
Bus Users UK has called for an overhaul of PSVAR. That includes expanding the Regulations to those small PCVs that…
Future of the coach industry: What will it look like?
The coach industry has witnessed a period of high demand since 2021, but challenges for its future remain clear. Staff…
Ascendal Group: Franchising important, bus modal shift more so
Bus franchising has major scope to improve services and grow local markets if it is implemented and funded appropriately, newly-appointed…
What scope for more scheduled coach services within Wales?
In August, Newport Transport became the latest operator to partner with FlixBus, diversifying its work into scheduled coach services between…
Equipped for success in a fast-paced industry
Laser Tools prides itself on staying ahead of the curve to provide workshop solutions. We hear how it is able…
