Speaking at the RHA Parliamentary Reception, Roads Minister Guy Opperman MP paid tribute to the industry in a keynote speech and said operators could rely on the support of the government. More than 200 guests attended the Parliamentary Reception at the Palace of Westminster, including coach operators, stakeholders and parliamentarians, as well as 60 MPs. […]
London-based Redwing Coaches, backed by sector investor REL Capital, is to be one of the launch customers for the Volvo B8R-based MCV eVoTor, the new coach exclusively launched in the UK and Ireland in November. The six new Volvos will join a 35-strong fleet of coaches at the operator’s depot in Croydon and Gravesend, Kent. They will feature […]
South Wales-based Bradford’s Minibus Hire‘s operating licence is now revoked. The decision follows a public enquiry in front of Traffic Commissioner for Wales, Victoria Davis, for a series of drivers’ hours offences. Licence holder Richard Bradford is disqualified from holding or obtaining an operator’s licence or being involved in the management, administration or control of […]
Arriva has retained the tender for its Greenline coach service running from Luton Airport. London Luton Airport has awarded the tender to Greenline by Arriva so it will continue to run its 757 coach service from Luton, to the airport and to London Victoria station. Arriva’s Greenline coaches have been connecting Luton Airport with central […]
With the quality of your entries to Photo Friday getting consistently higher, judging the winner each week is a challenge. And picking a champion for our 2023 Photo of the Year competition was no less tricky. B&CB’s judges got together the best of the best entries of our weekly photography competition to pick out the […]
Porth-based Thomas of Rhondda has taken delivery of an Irizar Integral i6S luxury touring coach. The 14m Integral i6S features a DAF MX-13 355 483hp engine, driving through the ZF TraXon automated manual gearbox. Each of the 57 passenger seats is fitted with magazine nets, multi-position footrests and seat-back tables. Other onboard amenities include USB […]
Berrys Coaches is the latest operator to join the Guild of British Coach Operators. The Taunton-based business has met the high standards needed in an audit to gain membership in the prestigious organisation. The Guild’s quality standards are wide-ranging and include the safe operation of coach hires and environmental awareness. “We’re thrilled to be part […]
Peter Carol Coaches, based in Bamfield, near Bristol, has ceased operations. The founders, Peter and Carol Collis, have decided to take late retirement. The business has been running for 60 years and had an operator’s licence for six vehicles. A statement on the operator’s website said: “We would like to extend sincere gratitude to all […]