Reading Buses has received four new Plaxton Panthers to its fleet for a new service to London Heathrow airport. The Panthers are wheelchair-accessible with side-mounted lifts. They have been finished to a high standard with wood-effect flooring, comfortable seating and ample legroom, free WiFi and USB charging at all of their 53 passenger seats. They […]
Inbound visitors to the UK increased by one million last year, according to data from the Office of National Statistics. Overseas residents made 10.9 million visits to the UK in the third quarter of 2023 (July to Sept); this has increased from the 9.9 million visits that were made in Quarter Three 2022. Complimentary data […]
It was a pleasure to be at the CPT’s 50th anniversary conference, and not only hear a range of excellent speakers (reported in this issue) but to see the launch of the CPT’s Bus and Coach Manifestos. During the lunch break, I’d normally scout the delegates for old friends but I was lucky enough to […]
West Yorkshire coach tour operator Welsh’s Coaches is to close in June as its directors, John and Judy Welsh, head for retirement. Trading for more than 50 years, the Pontefract business started by John’s father, Jim, at its base in the village of Upton, began life serving the local mining community with taxis, school buses […]
Two Traffic Commissioners are to leave their posts this year. After four years as Traffic Commissioner for the North-West of England, Gerallt Evans has announced his retirement from the role with effect from 31 January 2024. Gerallt will continue in the role of Deputy Traffic Commissioner. A recruitment process for the Traffic Commissioner for the […]
Speaking at the RHA Parliamentary Reception, Roads Minister Guy Opperman MP paid tribute to the industry in a keynote speech and said operators could rely on the support of the government. More than 200 guests attended the Parliamentary Reception at the Palace of Westminster, including coach operators, stakeholders and parliamentarians, as well as 60 MPs. […]
London-based Redwing Coaches, backed by sector investor REL Capital, is to be one of the launch customers for the Volvo B8R-based MCV eVoTor, the new coach exclusively launched in the UK and Ireland in November. The six new Volvos will join a 35-strong fleet of coaches at the operator’s depot in Croydon and Gravesend, Kent. They will feature […]
South Wales-based Bradford’s Minibus Hire‘s operating licence is now revoked. The decision follows a public enquiry in front of Traffic Commissioner for Wales, Victoria Davis, for a series of drivers’ hours offences. Licence holder Richard Bradford is disqualified from holding or obtaining an operator’s licence or being involved in the management, administration or control of […]