The Go-Ahead Group has agreed a deal to acquire Eastbourne Sightseeing. Go-Ahead has already bought three regional bus companies in 14 months: Dartline in Devon, Southdown in West Sussex and Pulham & Sons in the Cotswolds. Following the transaction, Eastbourne Sightseeing will become part of Go-Ahead’s Brighton & Hove Buses division, expanding the group’s presence […]
Pelican Bus and Coach has delivered its 1,000th Yutong into the UK. The 1,000th vehicle is a Yutong E12 that went to Transdev Airport Services over the Christmas period. It is one of an order for 17 E12 zero-emission buses delivered to the company. The vehicles will be utilised for Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport, […]
Lothian’s passenger numbers have increased by over 17% from 94 million in 2022 to 110 million last year. The result combines passenger numbers across Lothian, Lothian Country and East Coast Buses. “…this strong commercial performance is a testament to our people on the frontline and behind the scenes” – Lothian’s Managing Director, Sarah Boyd Lothian’s […]
Transport UK London Bus (formerly Abellio) has mobilised the contract for routes 133 and N133. It now operates these routes on behalf of TfL. With the addition of these busy Central and South London routes, Transport UK London Bus now operates nearly 11% of the TfL bus network, serving customers across London. The 133/N133 will […]
A former Tower Transit manager who has latterly worked at electric drive giant Ballard Power Systems has set up an independent consultancy to help operators plan for zero-emission vehicles. David Yorke MSc CEng is at the helm of Future Zero Emission, bringing his vast experience to bear on the often unforeseen planning that moving to […]
Bookings are now open for this year’s ALBUM Conference, which is to be held at Carden Park Hotel in Cheshire. Taking the theme ‘Moving On Up’, the conference takes place on 22-24 April 2024 and is being hosted by Warrington’s Own Buses and the Association of Local Bus Company Managers (ALBUM). The event aims to […]
Amateur dramatics society the Worthy Players has presented a £500 cheque to the Friends of King Alfred Buses (FoKAB) after the charity suffered a fire in December. Members of the Worthy Players joined FoKAB for a cheque presentation ceremony in Winchester Broadway, with the Players later being treated to a ride on a 1929 Leyland […]
This week is National Apprenticeship Week (5 to 11 February 2024) and the industry is marking the occasion with an array of initiatives. Daish’s Holidays To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, coach holiday provider Daish’s Holidays has opened its apprenticeship programme to its 516-strong workforce in a commitment to fostering continuous growth and development within […]