Berrys Coaches, MacPhails Coaches and Westway Coach Services have joined the Guild of British Coach Operators. The new members undertook an exacting independent audit, covering their engineering and driver compliance, vehicle presentation and quality of client service. They join 23 members of the Guild, with coverage across the UK. Guild Chairman, Anthony Winson, said: “We […]
This week is National Apprenticeship Week (5 to 11 February 2024) and the industry is marking the occasion with an array of initiatives. Daish’s Holidays To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, coach holiday provider Daish’s Holidays has opened its apprenticeship programme to its 516-strong workforce in a commitment to fostering continuous growth and development within […]
Bus and coach industry insurance broker, McCarron Coates, is suggesting 2024 becomes the Year of the Camera in our sector. The Leeds-based fleet insurance specialist says it can be extremely advantageous, from an insurance cost-saving and claims avoidance point of view, for all fleet operations to adopt First Notification of Risk strategies, as well as […]
School and workplace transportation specialist Kura has been acquired by commuting solutions business Zeelo. Despite the acquisition, Sam Ryan, Co-Founder and CEO of Zeelo, said it will be business as usual for Kura customers and operator partners. Current Kura customers are expected to continue receiving the same levels of service from their provider, but should […]
Safeguard Coaches is marking 100 years of business with a celebratory event at Guildford Cathedral. The free event takes place on Saturday 16 March between 12pm and 4pm. Attendees will also be given a free ride on a heritage bus, with a fleet of six running on the day. The buses are to be provided […]
Flix is launching its technology-based transport solution in India. The first buses are scheduled to depart on 6 February, connecting 46 cities with Delhi as a hub. With an estimated market size of €30bn (£25.62bn), India is the second largest bus market in the world, which Flix believes offers huge potential. Online bus travel bookings […]
Changes to drivers’ hours rules for coach drivers on European tours have been agreed by the European Parliament. The change is expected to offer more operational flexibility on trips in the EU, as well as better reflect the difference between coach and freight. The Council presidency and European Parliament have agreed on specific driving and […]
Trade body RHA has submitted its asks to the Treasury ahead of the Spring Statement on 6 March. It is calling on the Chancellor to support operators across the country who keep Britain moving through the following key measures: Continue the freeze on fuel duty and maintain the 5p cut. An emissions-linked rebate on fuel […]