News of operators starting tours and holidays again and tourism bodies still encouraging Christmas visits from groups were some of the positive things being said at the Coach Tourism Association’s (CTA’s) recent Zoom conference. However, there was a shot of realism on the current coach tour situation, with some very real difficulties mentioned, even for […]
Celebrating 20 years of the CitySightseeing hop-on hop-off tourist service round the sights of York, Transdev has introduced a new fleet of upgraded ADL Enviro 400s converted to high specification open-top vehicles by Thorntons Bus Refurbishment. Carrying a live guide and also offering the choice of nine commentary languages, they support the improved 15-minute frequency, […]
Volvo Buses, like many companies currently, is developing its offerings to better serve its customers needs during the pandemic. Something it has designed to this end is a coach sanitation programme. Karl Johansson, Business Development Director, Coach Europe at Volvo Buses, said: “We want to support our customers in offering their passengers a safe way […]
Mercedes-Benz has added an articulated version to its electric eCitaro bus range: the eCitaro G. The manufacturer says the eCitaro G is the first bus in its category to be equipped with solid-state batteries. There are already definite orders for over 60 of the new articulated electric buses from half a dozen towns and cities. […]
As the country starts easing out of lockdown, Stone King in conjunction with Bus and Coach Buyer led an online seminar to discuss the affects of COVID-19 on the industry. Taking a different style to the standard seminar, ‘The Conversation’ aimed to be just that, a candid discussion about the current situation and its […]
“Not an easy message” was Jo Bamford’s response to the Government edict not to use public transport. It was however a spur for the business to highlight to Government what it could do with investment in buses to drive significant long-term improvements in air-quality and create jobs. He recently announced plans that could see his […]
As the industry prepares for passengers to get back onboard, ensuring maximum hygiene for both staff and passengers may well be high on the agenda. However, how much thought has been given to air-conditioning system hygiene? Here, MAN Truck and Bus gives drivers and operators some recommendations. Heinz Kiess, Head of Product Marketing Bus at […]
Will employees continue to accrue holiday during furlough? It is likely that the 5.6 weeks’ leave (28 days for full time workers) under the Working Time Regulations 1998 continues to accrue during furlough leave. Where a worker does not take annual leave in the relevant leave year because they were on furlough, can they carry […]