The LTCOA has relaunched as the UKCOA, with the mission statement ‘Run by Coach Operators, for Coach Operators.’ This marks a step change for the former LTCOA in adopting a UK-wide role within the coach industry. It coincides with the LTCOA reaching the milestone of 50 members, with York Pullman joining an association which now […]
Binswood Media, organiser of Innovation & Technology in Transport ITT Hub 2021, has strengthened its partnership with Farnborough International Ltd, organisers of the Farnborough International Airshow, by increasing its role in the development and delivery of this new landmark event. Taking place from 30 June to 1 July 2021 at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference […]
This article is written from the perspective of the UK mainland and does not touch on the special situation on the island of Ireland. The governments in Wales and Scotland will have some scope to walk in different directions in devolved policy areas, but the practicalities of taking a coach party to Europe will not […]
The Confederation for Passenger Transport has warned that home to school services across England could be under threat once schools reopen unless the Government takes immediate action. In a letter to the schools minister, CPT has highlighted that, unless home to school payments continue during lockdown, many family-run operators will struggle to keep their businesses […]
The RHA has staged a second webinar to explain what it has planned for its RHA Coaches division, and the expertise it brings for future members. The event – with RHA MD Richard Smith, Membership Director, Phil Snowden and Technical Director, Paul Allera – briefed operators on the RHA’s current activities within haulage and other […]
It is with great regret that Bus and Coach Buyer must announce it is to suspend print publication for the next three issues. Under the new lockdown, we are aware of the difficulties that operators and suppliers face, and we feel it would be insensitive for our sales team to be making calls. We are […]
Miriam Jones, one of the stalwarts of Gwyn Jones Coaches, has died aged 88. Miriam passed away on 20 December 2020 suddenly but peacefully. Her operating history began in 1955, when she married Euros Jones, owner of the company founded in 1921, when Euros’ grandfather started with his first coach. Euros and Miriam operated from […]
National Express is to suspend its scheduled coach services at midnight on Sunday 10 January. It says all journeys before Monday 11 January will be completed to ensure any passengers making essential journeys are not stranded. All customers whose travel has been cancelled will be contacted and offered a free amendment or full refund. Chris […]