Bournemouth’s Accommodation BID (ABID) has suspended plans for a proposed ‘tourism levy’ – news welcomed by the Coach Tourism Association, which had raised the alarm within the industry. The CTA says that a proposed levy of £2.40 per room per night was due to be introduced on 1 July following the Bournemouth ABID ballot on […]
South Lanarkshire-based Whitelaw’s has made the decision to close its coaching operations. It is to focus on its public transport operations instead. A statement signed by Managing Director, Sandra Whitelaw, said: “Unfortunately, the coaching side of the business has faced a series of challenges, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. It can no […]
Scottish intercity electric coach operator, Ember, has increased its fleet of zero-emission coaches with a £5.6m loan from Triodos Bank UK. The purchase of an additional 14 Yutong electric coaches will take its total fleet to 38 vehicles. Alongside the loan from Triodos Bank, Ember also received funding for the new coaches from Transport for […]
Caledonian Leisure has recorded an annual turnover of over £55million for 2023. This represents a profitable turnover growth of 40% on the previous year, up from £40million. The coach holiday specialist is investing in new travel centres, hotel partnerships and IT infrastructure in its efforts to encourage further growth. Since launching in June 2021 the […]
The CPT’s Ride and Drive is back for its 10th outing at North Weald Airfield on 29 July 2024. CPT and vehicle partners, Volvo, Dawson Group, EVM, Pelican, and Jones Coach Sales, will be welcoming CPT members and their guests from all parts of industry and the UK to take a spin in the latest […]
Exhibitors are already signing up for the International Bus and Coach Trade Fair, FIAA 2024. The main manufacturers are already set to exhibit, including Daimler Buses, Iveco, Volvo, Irizar and Unvi among almost 100 participating companies from 14 countries. It takes place from 22 to 25 October at IFEMA Madrid. The show is to include […]
Van Hool customers with vehicles in build say they have been left high and dry by new owners VDL, who have not told them when or if they will see their money or their coaches. VDL Groep acquired the North Macedonia Van Hool factory and elements of Van Hool in Belgium which between them have […]
Coach USA, the operator of Megabus and other commuter bus lines in the US and Canada, has filed for bankruptcy protection. Coach USA, the largest privately-owned bus company in the US, was acquired by private equity firm Variant Equity Advisors for $270 million, mostly using debt that is still on the company’s books. After what […]