Alex Strawbridge has been named the FlixBus UK Driver of the Year 2024, operating services with operator partner Cymru Coaches. Originally from Swansea, Alex received the highest ranking of all drivers on the fast-growing UK FlixBus network last year, and is the first Welshman to win the award. 40-year-old Alex joined Swansea-based operator Cymru Coaches as a […]
Following the end of Megabus routes into England, National Express is filling the void in a new partnership with Scottish Citylink. NatEx is expanding its network from 25 February with frequent daily services connecting hundreds of destinations in England and Wales with Scottish cities, including Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Dundee, Glasgow, Inverness and Stirling. John Boughton, Commercial […]
Coaches have gained some support from the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) as it responds to the government’s consultation on an Integrated National Transport Strategy. The CPT says coaches must be placed at the heart of local and national transport planning. In its submission to the government’s consultation on an Integrated National Transport Strategy, the […]
FlixBus has announced Cardiff-based Watts Coaches as a long-term operator partner. Watts initially collaborated with FlixBus in December 2024 to support the brand’s high passenger demand during the festive period. Following the success of this partnership, FlixBus is welcoming Watts as a full-time operator on its network. “We acted quickly and efficiently to integrate Watts […]
Irizar’s i6S Efficient FCEV has proven itself in real-world road trials, says the Spanish company. The project’s team travelled from the factory in Ormaiztegi to Zaragoza and refuelled at the hydrogen facilities located at the El Cisne 1 service station, achieving more than 850km, and showing it to be possible for use in long-distance coach operations.
Angela Coaches has hailed the benefits of Wheely-Safe technology, after the cloud-connected system spared it a costly breakdown. The Southampton-based company has Wheely-Safe Connect fitted to its Beulas VDL 44-seat coach that it uses for a variety of tours across Europe. The latest generation wheel loss detection, brake and hub temperature monitoring, and intelligent tyre […]
Arriva is trialling a Yutong GTe14 on its airport coach service between London Luton Airport and Central London this month. The Greenline 757 service is a first time Arriva will trial one on a 24/7 airport coach service. The trial involves operating the electric vehicle alongside Arriva’s existing ultra-low emission diesel fleet. The focus will […]
A second consecutive year of growth has been recorded by the UK bus, coach and minibus market, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The figures represent the best annual performance since 2008, with a 70.1% increase in registrations that saw 8,390 buses join Britain’s roads in 2024. […]