UKinbound has welcomed the Chancellor’s Budget today but has sought clarification that leisure grants will reach the coach sector. Joss Croft, CEO, UKinbound said: “The extension of furlough is very welcome news for our industry, as is the business rates holiday and its further cut. We’re also pleased that leisure grants of up to £18k […]
Hunts Coaches is to pay tribute to a former driver, Denis Arthur Cox, who recently passed away. Denis passed away peacefully on 25 February 2021 aged 70. Denis, originally from Sheffield, worked as a coach tour driver for Shearings and Wallace Arnolds before joining the Hunts Coaches family. Denis married Joan in 2006 in Paignton. […]
Last week’s government roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions in England provided confirmation that ITT Hub 2021 can open its doors on 30 June and 1 July at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre. The event falls into step three of the criteria, whereby events can open after 17th May subject to the milestones set […]
From 7 March, Stagecoach companies across Scotland will be introducing a simpler to understand range of tickets and fares. The new range will make it easier for passengers to be confident that they are always getting the best value travel for the journeys they make, and acknowledges the increased flexibility people are now looking for. […]
The Coach Tourism Association has broadly welcomed the ‘roadmap’ from which it is hoped the UK will emerge from lockdown. Commenting on the government’s announcement on its Roadmap, CTA chair Robert Shaw said: “The prime minister’s announcement yesterday on a Roadmap out of Covid-19 lockdown for England is very welcome. While there are still a […]
Responding to the Prime Minister’s roadmap to removing lockdown restrictions, transport and travel union TSSA asks what support will be given to both industries while Covid restrictions remain in place. Manuel Cortes, TSSA General Secretary, said: “While there is light at the end of the tunnel, the Prime Minister today left many industries with ongoing […]
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has responded to the Prime Minister’s announcement on the roadmap out of lockdown restrictions. On the topic of bus, Chief Executive of the CPT, Graham Vidler, said: “Bus services will be vital in helping people get back to school, work and in time to meet family and friends. “Throughout […]
Go North East has mobilised a large replacement bus service for the Tyne and Wear Metro, with the help of two local operators, while major works are carried out. The region’s largest bus operator has teamed up with Stanley Travel and JH Coaches, two family-run SME operators, to provide an important service during the major […]