The Confederation of Passenger Transport‘s regional Manager for the West, John Burch, is to retire from the CPT. His last meetings will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel West Midlands event on 8 November, and South West regional meeting on 23 November. John, who has worked for the CPT for 18 years, was formerly […]
After months of extensive research and hard work, SMC Coach Hire has launched its new website. Now live, the site is ready to start taking bookings straight away. The coach and minibus hire service provider is offering customers a £25 voucher off its next booking when they use a special code. During the redesign process, […]
King Alfred buses will once again be providing free rides over their traditional routes around Winchester on New Year’s Day. Provided by the Friends of King Alfred Buses (FoKAB), the King Alfred buses will operate from the Broadway over local routes, covering Weeke, Harestock, Stanmore, Oliver’s Battery, Winnall, Springvale as well as to Sparsholt and […]
Volvo Buses has signed an agreement with Sunsundegui to manufacture its Volvo 9700 and Volvo 9900 bodies under license. Production is expected to commence in 2024, with the first buses hitting the European market in 2025. The agreement, which was signed at Sunsundegui’s headquarters in Navarre, Spain, follows Volvo’s announcement earlier this year that it […]
REL Capital has bought a 100% shareholding of Rainham Coach Company. The investment business has also agreed a new £4m facility for further acquisitions. Rainham Coach Company has been established for over 25 years and operates a number of contracts alongside its private hire and tour work. It operates a modern fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles […]
Views from operators and other organisations involved in zero-emissions coaches are being sought by the DfT. The government body’s call for evidence is aimed at supporting the development of a zero-emission coach and HGV infrastructure strategy for the UK, as well as to inform future decision-making about zero emission HGVs and coaches. It also sets […]
Busworld gave visitors a fascinating insight into the latest innovations across the bus and coach sector. Explore the new vehicles and technology on display at the Brussels-based exhibition in our extensive coverage in the latest issue of Bus and Coach Buyer. Having only just made its debut at Busworld, Yutong’s U11DD electric double-decker is now […]
In its submission to the government for the upcoming Autumn Budget, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has requested a five-year funding commitment for buses. Among other requests, it has asked the government to provide a clear strategy with key dates and supportive measures that will enable the coach sector to decarbonise. CPT’s submission emphasises […]