Like many operators up and down the country, Ensignbus has had its share of staff absences due to ‘pings’ on the NHS Covid app. Over the period of the pandemic, the Purfleet-based operator and dealer has had a bitter-sweet experience. Surprisingly, its dealership side has been busy, according to its Chairman, Peter Newman. However, he […]
When you arrive at a depot and one of their engineers is hopeful you are coming for an interview to get behind the wheel of their buses, you know the driver shortage is being felt. Craig Temple, MD of Connexions Buses in Tockwith, near York, certainly is feeling the effects of the lack of drivers. […]
If you are someone who buys with heart as well as head, Plaxton’s Panther Cub could make a compelling case for adding a new midicoach to your fleet. The midicoach sector is occupied by a huge variety of vehicle types – from front-engined 7.5t truck-based coachbuilts to ‘slimline’ rear-engined coaches which reduce the proportions of […]
Last week saw the first ITT Hub exhibition take place. Held at Farnborough International, it saw a broad selection of coaches and buses, many powered by alternative fuels. Here, Bus and coach Buyer’s Features Writer, David Cole, has photographed a comprehensive selection of the show’s PCVs. See next week’s issue (1592, 16 July) for the […]
Pro-public transport messages are being made as the industry marks National Clean Air Day (17 June 2021). Clean Air Day, is an opportunity to improve public understanding of air pollution, build awareness of how air pollution affects our health and explain the actions we can all take to tackle air pollution, helping to protect the […]
First launched in 2017, BUS2BUS is Germany’s only major bus and coach industry event, staged biennially by Messe Berlin and bdo e.V., the country’s trade association for bus and coach operators. Pandemic driven, 2021’s event has been rescheduled for April 2022 but a special virtual edition took place on 15 April, attracting over 900 participants […]
With the vaccine roll-out cantering on and the infection figures dropping, there are signs the pandemic could be nearing its end. There are certainly indications the country can start opening up again. The Prime Minister has announced the Government’s roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions in England, with similar easing measures due in the rest […]
A report publicised on International Women’s Day (8 March 2021) by Search Consultancy has suggested the transport industry is not employing enough females. The research shows that 63% of managers within the transportation industry believe their sector still struggles with a lack of gender diversity. The research was conducted with 1,000 managers and asked respondents […]