Wrightbus revealed the latest stage of its hydrogen coach development at the Cenex Expo 2024 at Millbrook proving ground in Bedfordshire today and yesterday. The low carbon vehicle show hosted the first public outing of this demonstrator. Not only is the vehicle significant in being the company’s first hydrogen coach it has worked on, but also […]
As new and used buses and coaches remain a rarity on the market, more operators are refurbishing older vehicles to ensure they remain as comfortable as ever. For those looking to breathe new life into their fleet, B&CB has spoken to some of the industry’s best refurbishment specialists and suppliers to hear what they believe […]
Transport Museum Wythall has staged an event commemorating 120 years since the formation of the Birmingham and Midland Motor Omnibus Company, better known as Midland Red, in 1904. B&CB’s Feature Writer, David Cole, attended the event and photographed an array of vehicles taking part in the gathering’s ‘Happy Hour’ parade. Click an image above to […]
Various events are being held across the country to mark Catch the Bus Month this September. To give a taste of what is involved in this month-long celebration of our industry, B&CB attended the Catch the Bus Month event at Springfields Outlet Shopping and Leisure Centre in Spalding, Lincolnshire, today. Catch the Bus Month is […]
It’s one thing to be sharp enough to spot an opportunity but quite another to sustain a business with it for three decades. That’s what Heavy Duty Parts has done ever since its inception, which saw a young entrepreneur, Kevin Booth, and the long experience of his business partner, Jack Miles, launch the company, at […]
The draft guidance for franchising under the Buses Bill, expected to be delivered soon, opens franchising to all local authorities but strongly endorses Enhanced Partnerships as an alternative, and includes options to operate within the franchised area. Currently, the franchising option is only available to Mayoral Combined Authorities*. Under the government’s new proposals, franchising will […]
Wrightbus revealed the latest stage of its hydrogen coach development at the Cenex Expo 2024 at Millbrook proving ground in Bedfordshire today and yesterday. The low carbon vehicle show hosted the first public outing of this demonstrator. Not only is the vehicle significant in being the company’s first hydrogen coach it has worked on, but also […]
There are few who would deny Bill Hiron is an industry veteran. If the extensive list of senior positions at bus companies since the ’80s doesn’t convince you of his eminence, then perhaps his recently awarded MBE for services to public transport will. Speaking to B&CB, the Stephensons of Essex Chief Executive and ALBUM Chair, […]
Dean Sullivan believes his difficult decision to drop TfL work may be a sign of things to come if franchising prevails, he told Bus and Coach Buyer. Sullivan Buses decided to withdraw from its TfL contracts to run 12 routes last week. The operator was the only remaining SME to run bus contracts for the […]
