First appoints Rochdale General Manager in Bee Network...
First Bus has promoted Paul Townley to the newly created role of General Manager of its Rochdale business. The appointment comes...
95% of council DRTs running at a loss – survey
A survey has found 95% of demand responsive transport (DRT) services are running at a loss. Councils are warning that demand...
West Yorkshire operators propose franchising alternative
As a public consultation opens on the future of bus services in West Yorkshire, bus operators from across the region have...
Sunsundegui agrees to manufacture Volvo 9700 and 9900 bodies
Volvo Buses has signed an agreement with Sunsundegui to manufacture its Volvo 9700 and Volvo 9900 bodies under license....
REL buys out Rainham Coach Co
REL Capital has bought a 100% shareholding of Rainham Coach Company. The investment business has also agreed a new £4m facility...
Scotland franchising: Glasgow should be first, says report
A report has concluded that Glasgow should be the first Scottish city to enact bus franchising. Entitled ‘Miles better:...
Franchising row erupts between McGill’s owners and Mayor
A disagreement has erupted between the owners of McGill’s Buses and the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, over...
Government seeks views on zero-emission coaches
Views from operators and other organisations involved in zero-emissions coaches are being sought by the DfT. The government...