Passenger Plus has been welcomed into the Guild of British Coach Operators. The company completed an exacting audit before entry and passed with flying colours, according to the Guild. Guild Chairman, Max Fletcher from member Bakers Dolphin, said: “We welcome Passenger Plus to our membership, they are an excellent example of a quality operation and […]

Having covered the development of all-over-advertising and special liveries in his previous Amberley titles, Richard Walter’s latest title looks more closely at the current use of vinyl wraps including an introduction to the design and application of the material in conjunction with Gordana Graphics of Perth. This covers the wrapping of a Lothian open-top bus […]

Howard Berry has prepared a concise history of both models and chosen 180 quality images which have been well reproduced. These show vehicles at different stages of their lives across the UK working for operators large and small. Most are on AEC, Leyland, Ford or Bedford chassis but there are Bristols, Seddons, early Volvos and […]

This month marks 40 years since James Freeman called the public meeting at which the Friends of King Alfred Buses (FoKAB) was formed. James, who had already saved two former King Alfred Motor Services buses, helped form the organisation which aims to preserve as many former King Alfred buses as possible and promote interest in […]

To celebrate National Coach Week, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) is shining a spotlight on its top ten coach destinations across the UK. These destinations offer not only great days out for travellers but also outstanding facilities and warm welcomes for coach operators and drivers. From historic estates to bustling markets and scenic towns, […]

Pearces of Oxford has received two new Temsa HD13 coaches. The pair each have 57 seats and are to PSVAR specification. Pearces was taken over by Go-Ahead in March this year, becoming part of its Oxford Bus Company operations. The coaches were supplied by TSUK.

As reported in B&CB issue 1702 (2 May 2025), Pelican Yutong has sold its 2,000th Yutong vehicle in the UK. The landmark coach, a GT12, has now been delivered to FirstGroup for use on its FlixBus operations. The first Yutong sold on these shores was a Euro V TC12 that went to Lincolnshire-based Cropley Coaches, […]

Another step towards bus franchising in the West Midlands has been made. The region’s largest bus operator, National Express, has stated its commitment to working collaboratively with the local authority as the arrangements come into affect in 2027. The region’s Mayor, Richard Parker, has green lighted proposals that will bring the network back under public […]