Compass Travel has received five Alexander Dennis Enviro200s and confirmed further orders for the same type. a member of the ALBUM group of operators Compass Travel runs services throughout West Sussex, East Sussex, Brighton and Surrey. As the company continues to grow its network, it has standardised on the Alexander Dennis Enviro200 as its single […]
Leading electrification specialist, Zenobē, has urged the bus and coach industry to push back against Ofgem’s decision to allow suppliers to ramp up standing charges by as much as 1,000%. Steven Meersman – one of company’s founder directors – told B&CB that some operators have faced the standing charge for power supply to go from […]
Professionals in the bus and coach industry have been recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours list. Bill Hiron, Chair of ALBUM and MD of Stephensons of Essex, has been awarded an MBE in the list. Mr Hiron, who has chaired Album since 2018 is also a former President of CPT and was recognised for services to […]
Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) has two reasons to celebrate following the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation Awards last night (13 June 2024). The organisation, dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the bus, coach and community transport industry, won the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Award. The accolade acknowledges the group’s impact […]
Off-road bus manufacturer TORSUS is unveiling the next generation of its flagship bus, PRAETORIAN. Named after the elite Roman guard unit, the vehicle is in its third generation. The latest version of the 35-passenger capacity PCV has more than 50 technical updates and options. It features an 8.7m polymer body and a six-cylinder MAN diesel […]
Go-Ahead has announced the appointment of experienced transport leader Louise Cheeseman. Louise is to join the board of the Go-Ahead Group as a Non-Executive Director, effective from 1 July. The addition of Louise as a new Director is intended to support the company’s strategic plan to grow its business within the UK and internationally, ensure […]
BSIP support continues to boost Lincolnshire’s bus services. As part of the improvements, P.C. Coaches is now operating the Boston to Lincoln Saturday service. The £2 fare cap is in use across the route. Along with the enhanced Monday to Friday service operated by Brylaine Travel, bus users now have more regular links to both […]
Women in Bus and Coach has announced its inaugural awards ceremony. The event is planned to be held as part of its annual summit in Manchester this October. This event aims to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements of women within the bus, coach and community transport industry. The awards ceremony will feature […]