Oxford Bus Company has invested £2m in seven Mercedes-Benz Tourismos for its service to Heathrow Airport. The new coaches will increase this airline service to every 20 minutes. An additional 12 departures will go between Oxford and Heathrow Airport daily from 28 May onwards, providing an extra 4,536 seats weekly. The upgrade in services from […]
The RHA has launched a ‘Manifesto for the Coach Industry’ at the start of this year’s National Coach Week (Friday 12 May). It calls on politicians across the country to support the coach sector – and to Think Co.A.C.H.E.S. At every level of politics, from Westminster, to mayors’ offices, to local councils, our government needs […]
FlixBus has doubled its partnership with Berrys Coaches ahead of the summer season. The new route between Taunton and Newcastle offers daily journeys to cities including Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham, Bristol University of West England (UWE) and Bristol city centre. An initial relationship began in 2021, which saw Berrys connections available to book via FlixBus’ channels. […]
National Express Group is to change its name to Mobico Group from early June 2023. The Board of Directors believes that the Mobico name better reflects the Group’s international nature and its diverse range of mobility services, as it continues to focus on the modal shift to mass transit. The Group’s operating subsidiaries will retain […]
Equipmake showcased its coach repower technology at ITT Hub in Farnborough. The vehicle repower specialist displayed Westway Coach’s Van Hool T917, which has had its diesel engine converted to electric. The conversion from ICE to fully electric maintains the passenger and luggage capabilities of the original coach. The conversion has seen the coach’s diesel engine […]
RHA‘s National Coach Week is returning this year, taking place from 12 to 19 May. The event celebrates the role of coaches in public transport and the wider economy. This year, the focus will be on engaging with political figures to gain support to help promote coaches, establish the different needs of the coach industry […]
The Guild of British Coach Operators has welcomed Hearns Coaches into membership, following Hearns application and the passing an exacting audit. Hearns is one of the largest and most respected coach operators in the UK with a modern fleet of 64 coaches based in Watford and Harrow. Manging Director, Jamie Thacker, said: “We are delighted to […]
Scottish Citylink has introduced new coaches worth around £2 million to three of its routes. Four Irizar i6S coaches are now in service on the company’s route between Glasgow and Skye, while two Irizar i6s have also been introduced on the service between Glasgow and Campbeltown. All six new vehicles have been delivered in partnership […]