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Eight Versas for Ulsterbus By Chris Peat -

Eight Versas for Ulsterbus

Ulsterbus has received eight Optare Versas for use in the Craigavon area. Representing an investment of around £1.2m, they will...

Arriva urges tackling congestion By Chris Peat -

Arriva urges tackling congestion

Arriva in the North West has called for a cut in congestion. The call comes after achieving a 92% satisfaction rating for its...

FORS grows By Chris Peat -

FORS grows

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has grown substantially both in terms of membership numbers and geographical reach,...

Stagecoach donates decker By Chris Peat -

Stagecoach donates decker

Stagecoach has donated a double decker to Joanne Vines from Lee on Solent. She was provided the bus after the operator heard of...

County Connect suspensions By Chris Peat -

County Connect suspensions

Directors of Sevenoaks bus firm, County Connect Ltd, Jordan Cousins and Alexander Edwards, have been disqualified from operating...

Volvo goes global with B8 By Chris Peat -

Volvo goes global with B8

Volvo Buses is now starting the global launch of its latest chassis powered by the 8litre Volvo engine. The Volvo B8R and Volvo...

NatEx catches ‘phantom passenger’ By Chris Peat -

NatEx catches ‘phantom passenger’

National Express West Midlands says it has caught out a 25 year old Birmingham man, who has now been jailed for contempt of...

NatEx bus MD to retire By Chris Peat -

NatEx bus MD to retire

MD of National Express’ UK bus division, Peter Coates, is retiring after 20 years with the company. Peter initially joined...