Alfa Travel is launching its new TV advert, now airing across selected regional TV channels in the UK. The new advert is a key part of Alfa Travel’s strategy to engage with audiences in fresh and exciting ways. It is intended to ‘highlight the innovation, creativity and enthusiasm that are at the core of the […]
National Express is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the world’s first ever express coach service with a nod to the Bristol to London route’s inception. In collaboration with Bristol Omnibus Vehicle Collection, National Express arranged for a heritage Bristol Greyhound coach, preserved by Mike Walker, to be joined by a Caetano Levante 3A coach from […]
Harrow-based Desi Coaches is joining the FlixBus network, commencing operations in mid-March 2025. Desi Coaches will introduce additional daily frequencies between Leicester and London, with further increases planned for April to meet anticipated passenger demand ahead of the summer travel peak. Two state-of-the-art new Yutong GT12 vehicles will operate the new services, contributing to a […]
When we road tested Yutong’s TCe12 electric coach – the first battery coach in the UK – we were in praise of so much that it is, and critical of what it isn’t. TCe12 is a competent inter-urban luxury people carrier – a coach, for sure, but in a very similar niche to Irizar’s i4, […]
RHA Coaches has warned that the problem of BODS being demanded for home-to-school services is only a symptom of the need complete separation of the regulatory structures for local bus services and deregulated coach services. Andy Warrender, RHA Operations Manager – Coaches, said that coach operators are still being targeted by enforcement of BODS despite […]
Roberts Travel Group has started work on an expansion to its holiday departure lounge. The new extension is in response to customer feedback and increasing passenger numbers. The aim of the project is to ensure a modern, comfortable and efficient space for travellers before they depart. The current lounge, which has served passengers for 16 […]
Transport for Wales (TfW) has confirmed to B&CB that coach operators can apply to use the newly opened Porth Bus Interchange. Operators can contact TfW directly to inquire about the possibility of accommodating their coach on the desired date and time, along with the associated fees. The new Interchange opened yesterday (30 January 2025) in […]
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has called on the Government to exempt closed-door school services from Bus Open Data (BODS) requirements. In a paper shared with the Department for Transport, CPT argues that current regulations place an unnecessary burden on operators of these services, leading to increased costs, administrative complexity, and potential safety concerns. […]