Women now make up 50% of Pelican Bus + Coach’s senior management team. The Yutong supplier says this achievement positions Pelican as a leader in promoting gender diversity within the transport sector and demonstrates its commitment to building a more inclusive workforce. Ian Downie, Head of Yutong UK, said: “The transport industry has long been […]
National Express is offering 10,000 free child places on its services in the run up to Christmas. From 11 December 2024 to 6 January 2025, children and young people aged 15 and under can travel for free with a fare-paying adult on National Express coaches. Tickets are available on its website by using a promo […]
The Coach Tourism Association’s (CTA) recent Winter Networking event attracted over 160 delegates from the UK coach tourism sector with CTA members reporting new business development for future trips and tours. Based at The Imperial Hotel Blackpool from 23-25 November, the event included networking sessions between industry buyers and suppliers. A Supplier Showcase also matched […]
Women in Bus and Coach is launching its Northern Region Group. This new regional group will create a dedicated support network for women working in northern England, fostering mentorship, professional development and local engagement within the industry. Joining the existing London Region Group, the Northern Region Group marks the next phase in Women in Bus […]
Women in Bus and Coach has launched a dedicated Coach Subgroup. The new Coach Subgroup is designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women in the coach sector. It will serve as a platform for sharing experiences, fostering professional development and driving meaningful change in an industry traditionally underrepresented by women. The […]
Weston-super-Mare-based Bakers Dolphin has invested £1 million in two new luxury Irizar coaches. This investment takes the operator’s total number of Irizars to seven The new coaches will be piloting a new onboard entertainment system featuring Bakers Dolphin personalised content, including films, TV shows, music, live radio and more. Travellers can bring their own tablet […]
Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, has resigned from her role following media reports of a spent conviction of fraud. Her conviction was made following a ‘terrifying’ mugging in 2013, when she was 24-years-old. She reported to police that a work phone had been stolen during the incident, but later discovered it was still in her house. […]
The day before she stepped down from her role, Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, set out her vision for a more joined up and locally-led transport across England in a speech to Mayors and transport bosses. Speaking at Leeds Civic Hall, she outlined her vision for a new Integrated National Transport Strategy, the first in a […]