Scania (Great Britain) has acquired Haydock Commercial Vehicles. The deal will see Haydock’s six branches located in the North West – Warrington, Preston, Ellesmere Port, Widnes and Deeside, and its team join forces with Scania GB’s. It will also see Owner of Haydock Commercial Vehicles, Simon Dykes, say farewell to the business he built and […]
Road closures that could affect visiting coaches are to be put in place in Caerphilly on Sunday 11 May. The closures are to be made for the Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10k. During the race, Crescent Road will be closed from 6am to 1pm, while Cardiff Road will see closures between 9am am and 12pm. Additionally, […]
Coach operators transporting customers abroad could fall foul of new EU legislation due to come in that rules over how long people can stay in the Schengen Area. Trade body RHA has raised concerns over the potential impact of the 90/180 rule, where people can spend a maximum 90 out of any 180 days in […]
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division is unveiling its latest electrification technology for PCVs, a new and advanced air compressor. Designed as much for efficiency as it is for smooth operation, ZF’s new e-comp Scroll is an oil-free, low-noise and minimal vibration air compression system for medium and heavy-duty hybrid, battery electric and fuel cell […]
Former National Express Group CEO, Phil White, is to take the reins at Mobico, National Express’s parent company. The business’s current CEO, Ignacio Garat, has announced he is to step down from his position tomorrow (30 April 2025). The news follows Mobico’s shares plummeting over 30% after it announced the sale of its North American […]
Progress on Leicestershire-based Roberts Travel Groups‘ new departure lounge continues apace. Work started on the site in February this year. 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. Both the first […]
McGill’s Group is now operating its new Fly Aberdeen service. The direct coach link connecting Aberdeen city centre and Edinburgh Airport started at 1.35am today (28 April 2025). Operating eight times daily, Fly Aberdeen services are strategically timed to connect with major domestic and international departures from Edinburgh Airport. It offers a journey time of […]
Crawley Luxury has received a Mercedes-Benz Tourismo Access, the first of three due to join the fleet. The new vehicle comes in a year that sees the operator mark its 70th anniversary in business. The coach has 55 seats and meets PSVAR standards. It joins a 30-strong Mercedes-Benz-based fleet. David Brown, Director at Crawley Luxury, […]