New UK bus, coach and minibus registrations surged by almost two thirds (62.5%) in the second quarter of 2025 (Q2) with 2,968 registrations, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It represents the ninth consecutive quarter of growth, with the SMMT saying rising passenger levels give […]
Jones Bus and Coach Sales is hosting a ‘Back to School’ event at its base in Llanrwst, Conwy, on 21 and 22 August. Over 20 vehicles for sale will be on display over the two days, with more to be added. A range of vehicle registrations are available, from 2021 to 2003 and from 16 […]
New UK bus, coach and minibus registrations surged by almost two thirds (62.5%) in the second quarter of 2025 (Q2) with 2,968 registrations, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It represents the ninth consecutive quarter of growth, with the SMMT saying rising passenger levels give […]
A call for Government action to be taken to address road deaths and serious injuries in England is being made by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). This Sunday (17 August 2025), road safety campaigners will remember Bridget Driscoll, who was killed by a driver of a motor vehicle in 1896. She was the […]
From 4 to 9 October 2025, Brussels Expo will once again host Busworld Europe, with this year’s expected to be the largest yet. Touted as the world’s largest and most international B2B exhibition dedicated exclusively to our industry, the event brings together vehicle manufacturers, bodybuilders, suppliers, operators, transport authorities and mobility experts from around the […]
A new training module has been commissioned by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) to support bus and coach drivers to identify and report violence against women and girls (VAWG). The trade body commissioned Understood to build the new training module. The package includes a series of video clips and interactive activities to highlight different […]
A further investment of up to £40m through the second Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB2) is being made available by the Scottish Government. It is estimated that this investment could bring as many as 300 zero-emission buses to Scotland’s bus operators. Twinned with this investment, the Scottish Government is currently examining options for a regulatory […]
FlixBus is saving between 650–1,040litres of fuel a year using TRAILAR‘s solar technology. The coach company is expanding the use of TRAILAR’s flexible solar solutions across long-distance coach operations in multiple global markets. The partnership follows four years of pilots integrating the company’s solar technology into the FlixBus fleet. Designed specifically for road transport, the […]
Ilesbus UK‘s new headquarters in Swansea is to host the UK Coach Operators Association’s (UKCOA’s) upcoming Conference and Showcase. Set to take place on Tuesday 23 September 2025, the event aims to bring together coach operators, suppliers and key industry figures for a day of networking, insight and collaboration. Open to all UK coach operators, […]
