The funeral of Derek Easton, who jointly ran Eastons Coaches of Norfolk with his brother, Robert, saw his steam traction engine pressed into service as a hearse, and mourners travelling in the company’s vintage Duple Albion Victor coach. Derek, who has passed away aged 72, was the son of the landlords of the Ratcatchers Inn […]
Alexander Dennis has supplied an Enviro400 to London operator Goldline Executive Travel, which primarily runs coaches. The first double-decker for the operator, it was bought in response to growing demand for high-capacity vehicles on private hires. The vehicle has been finished to a premium specification designed to make an impression with a sleek exterior livery […]
Stephen Spendley has been appointed the UK Coach Operators Association’s (UKCOA’s) new Director of Operations. Stephen’s wealth of experience in enhancing transport operations and ensuring regulatory compliance includes managing cross-channel ferry operations, particularly the critical routes between Dover and Calais. He also has understanding of transportation legislation and government procedures, honed through his tenure at […]
Irizar UK has supplied an Irizar Integral i6 to Woods Travel of Bognor Regis in partnership with Dawsongroup Bus & Coach. The 12.9m coach is one of the first i6 models featuring revamped styling to bring the design in line with the rest of the Irizar range. PSVAR provision has been specified on the 49-seat […]
REL announces it hopes to complete three coach operator acquisitions by the end of the year, as it receives six Volvo B8R-based MCV eVoTors. The six eVoTors are for its Redwing and Davian brands and will be operated on private hire and private school contracts in London, as well as tour work. REL is keen […]
Ashcrofts Mini Travel has been ‘amazed’ by the service received from Asset Alliance Group, after the vehicle finance specialist facilitated the addition of two new Yutong GT12 coaches. The Wigan-based business has taken the 53-seat + 1, PSVAR compliant executive coaches on multi-year operating leases, ahead of the start of two new passenger routes in […]
All operators are invited to the official opening of the Institute of Transport Administration’s (IOTA) new training centre in Bedfordshire this weekend. The event, on Saturday 27 July, also marks the 40th anniversary of Cozy’s Travel – on whose site the train centre is located – as well as the 80th anniversary of IoTA. Founded […]
Family-owned coach group Daish’s Holidays has upgraded its fleet with nine Mercedes-Benz Tourismos. The new coaches replace older vehicles in the company’s 35-strong fleet. Each has 51 seats with fold-out tables and adjustable footrests, toilets and an extensive luggage capacity. Paul Harper, commercial director at Daish’s Holidays, said: “We’re excited to introduce these new Mercedes-Benz […]