First becoming Real Living Wage employer
First Bus is to become a real Living Wage (RLW) employer from 1 April 2024. The move means that 1,300 colleagues across the UK...
Norfolk making bus travel free 24/7 for disabled
From 1 February 2024 all Norfolk residents who hold a disabled concessionary travel pass will be eligible for free bus travel 24...
Equipmake doubles repower agreement with Big Bus Tours
Vehicle repower specialist Equipmake has doubled its fleet repowering agreement with Big Bus Tours. The development follows on...
Berrys Coaches joins Guild of British Coach Operators
Berrys Coaches is the latest operator to join the Guild of British Coach Operators. The Taunton-based business has met the high...
Peter Carol Coaches retire
Peter Carol Coaches, based in Bamfield, near Bristol, has ceased operations. The founders, Peter and Carol Collis, have decided...
‘Last bus promise’ made in West Midlands charter
A ‘last bus promise’ has been made for the first time in the West Midlands Bus Passenger Charter. Transport for West Midlands...
Skills Challenge is ‘Challenging the Status Quo’
Making its return this year is the IRTE Bus & Coach Skills Challenge. Back for its 12th anniversary, the event is taking...
Rosso boosts pay in recruitment drive
Transdev-owned Rosso is boosting driver pay as it promotes its recruitment drive. The bus firm is now offering qualified bus...