The UK’s new bus, coach and minibus market grew by 74.6% in the first three months of 2024 with 1,690 new PSVs hitting the roads, according to figures published today (16 May 2024) by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Growth was driven by a more than doubling in demand for new minibuses, […]
National Express is increasing its coach network coverage across the UK, including a new overnight service from Bradford to London. The news follows a separate announcement that it is introducing faster journey times on its 540 coach service between Manchester and London, with journey times reduced by up to 30 minutes. Ahead of the summer […]
Anderson Travel of London has taken delivery of two new Temsa HD12 coaches as part of a larger order for 2024. This initial pair of Temsa HD12s are both 53-seat, PSVAR-prepared coaches and are to Anderson Travel Director, Mark Anderson`s own requirements including Alcoa Dura Brite alloy wheels, a hot water boiler, dual monitors, footrests, […]
Drivers working for National Express in the north east of England are set to receive a 19.6% pay increase. Drivers will receive an over 10% pay rise back-dated to July 2023 and then further rises in July of this year and January 2025 bringing the total increase to 19.6% over two years until the next anniversary […]
Aspiring female leaders are being sought by the Women in Bus and Coach Initiative (WiBC) for an opportunity to join its Board of Directors for a one-year term. Designed to be a ‘career-defining experience’, successful applicants are set to gain insight into the strategic decision-making processes, industry dynamics and leadership responsibilities that come with serving […]
Entrants for the 2024 edition of the Society of Operations engineers’ (SOE’s) Safety & Resilience in Engineering Awards are being sought. This year, the awards shine a spotlight on two crucial themes: safety and resilience. The 2024 awards seek to honour and celebrate the individuals, teams, visionaries and organisations who have spearheaded groundbreaking technologies and […]
Blackwall Tunnel in London is to close to southbound traffic across a number of weekends in May and June. The closure is to help support carriageway works on the northbound Blackwall Tunnel approach. The closures, which are required to help implement the road configuration for the new Silvertown Tunnel, which is due to open in […]
City Sightseeing Oxford is launching a new tour to celebrate black history in the area. Oxford Bus Company has teamed up with author of ‘Black Oxford: Untold Stories’, and award-winning producer, Pamela Roberts to offer people a tour celebrating Oxford’s black scholars. The tour will bring unknown local stories to life including that of pioneer […]