Synectics Security, a security integration for transport infrastructure and vehicles, is rebranding to Ocular Integration (Ocular) under new leadership. The rebrand reflects the company’s independence and focus on delivering the latest technical solutions and innovations for protecting buses and other public transport, as well as the people who use them. It also sees the appointment […]
Operators used to tell me that midicoaches were something of a niche. That their customers actually wanted a ‘proper coach’ and that a vehicle with 35 seats was a bit of an oddball. The coach industry has moved on, and there are now few operators who’d be without a coach which bridges the gap. There […]
Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon advised FirstGroup on its recent back-to-back acquisitions of Andersons Travel and Lakeside Coaches. FirstGroup is a longstanding client of Burges Salmon, which also acted for the group on its recent acquisitions of Ensignbus and York Pullman. The firm also supported the group on its national bus fleet and infrastructure […]
First Bus and FlixBus are forming a new five-year partnership. The tie-up will bring eight new or expanded FlixBus coach routes across the UK next year. FlixBus is to double its UK network size by the end of summer 2025, with over 200 FlixBus vehicles expected to be on the road, operated by its partners. […]
MiX Telematics is to become Powerfleet following a merger. The company is to go through a transition phase, displaying at the Euro Bus Expo under the name of MiX by Powerfleet, before transitioning to the name of simply Powerfleet. MiX by Powerfleet is set to showcase its latest innovations at next week’s Euro Bus Expo, […]
RHA coach members can now get access to legal advice and support across a wide range of operational and business matters. Available now, the service is priced from as low as 29p per day. If coach members require immediate legal assistance, their case will be referred to a dedicated lawyer who will help make the […]
National Express is boosting the number of services on key intercity and airport routes in response to Megabus’ recent withdrawal. From 4 December, the coach operator is adding over 16,000 seats per week on some of its popular services between London and Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Leicester, London Heathrow, Newcastle, Newport, Nottingham and Manchester. The […]
There were some big announcements that came from a recent gathering at Pelican Bus and Coach’s showroom in Castleford, West Yorkshire. They included the appointment of a well-known sales man in the industry, a considerable extension to its PCV battery warranties and details of the GT14 diesel coach, among an update on the company’s performance. […]