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…
Multi-operator bus ticketing: A political, not technical, issue?
We take a look at the challenges and opportunities that lie on the road to integration for multimodal, multi-operator bus…
Glen Valley Tours: ‘Can I cut a hole in the side of it?’
The COVID-19 pandemic provided a pause, giving many coach operators an opportunity to consider the future direction of the business.…
Domenico Bondi: The man to bring back Volvo Buses’ glory days?
Domenico Bondi was appointed Managing Director of Volvo Buses in the UK and Ireland in February 2022. Since then, he…
