Bus and coach operators plus other stakeholders are being encouraged to have their say as part of a review of the Traffic Commissioner function launched by the Government today [Wednesday 11 August]. The eight Traffic Commissioners have responsibility in their region or county for the licensing and regulation of those who operate heavy goods vehicles, […]
Oxford Bus Company’s Airline coach service to Heathrow and Gatwick airports is experiencing growing passenger numbers. Passenger numbers are now at the highest point since the pandemic started. Oxford Bus Company has reported the number of customers travelling has more than doubled since ‘Freedom Day’ when travel restrictions to many destinations were relaxed. The Airline […]
Motorway service operator Roadchef has overhauled its Captain’s Club loyalty scheme as coach travel returns to the roads as the pandemic restrictions ease. The nationwide scheme, which has over 3,000 members so far, has benefited from an upgraded app, along with new offers and personalised rewards for drivers bringing passengers to Roadchef sites. Drivers who […]
As part of a £388m package of Government improvements to cycling and walking, changes to The Highway Code are being made. In an effort to enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians, a new version of the Highway Code will be published next year. Updates include a hierarchy of road users, intended to ensure road users […]
Coach, bus and community transport operators in Scotland are being offered a share of £5.7m to help them comply with Low Emission Zones (LEZs) through retrofitting technology. The money is being made available by the Scottish Government. A fourth round of the Bus Emissions Abatement Retrofit Programme (BEAR) has now opened to support the costs […]
If you are someone who buys with heart as well as head, Plaxton’s Panther Cub could make a compelling case for adding a new midicoach to your fleet. The midicoach sector is occupied by a huge variety of vehicle types – from front-engined 7.5t truck-based coachbuilts to ‘slimline’ rear-engined coaches which reduce the proportions of […]
Tourism operation, TUI Group, has reached an agreement to become the exclusive tours and activities partner for megabus. The Stagecoach Group-owned operator is the first national coach operator to partner with TUI. Through the partnership, megabus customers can now access a range of hundreds of UK experiences, including London landmarks and variety of excursions, activities […]
ADL has announced a new Farnborough office and museum complex which will help celebrate the Dennis brand. Aftermarket, some engineering, IT and finance will be based at the complex, which is being fitted out next month and will be staffed starting in early 2022. In addition to housing ADL’s museum of vehicles and chassis and […]