Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East has completed a comprehensive £2 million refurbishment of its dealership in Croydon. The site’s layout has been overhauled to maximise operational efficiency and sustainability. The facility has been rebranded the site as Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London South. The redeveloped facility features a flowing open-plan design […]
It is only a matter of days until the consultation on proposed changes to the Driver CPC (DCPC) comes to a close. The closing date to respond is Thursday 27 April. The potential changes to the requirement for professional PCV drivers includes the creation of a new periodic test; changes to reform training, including current […]
The Coach Tourism Association (CTA) is inviting operators, wholesalers, and suppliers to its Spring Networking event in Llandudno from Sunday 21 to Monday 22 May. The event is designed to support coach operators increase product and develop new business. CTA Spring Networking presents the latest initiatives for coach tourism in Wales, including a fam trip […]
Eurocoaches has invested in Trakm8’s RH600 4G Integrated Telematics Camera with the goal of enhancing the safety of its fleet of 150 vehicles. The RH600 cameras were tested successfully during a trial period and are being installed to further the operator’s efforts to enhance fleet safety and lower insurance premiums. The company also aims to […]
FlixBus is offering passengers tickets from £2 on new and expanding routes across the country to celebrate its second anniversary in the UK. The discount tickets will be available to buy until 30 April, between the following destinations, for any new routes launching on 27 April: Aberdeen to Dunfermline and Edinburgh Birmingham to Newcastle and […]
The operator’s licence of Devon-based Millmans Coaches, trading as Grey Cars, has been revoked. Traffic Commissioner, Kevin Rooney, decided to revoke the licence after a series of vehicle defects were found on its fleet, resulting in multiple prohibitions. Defects included a diesel leak that caused Devon County Council to have to resurface 100m of road. […]
Prospect Coaches (West) of Stourbridge has taken delivery of ‘Claire’, an Irizar Integral i6S named for Director Nathan Hadley-King’s wife Claire, who also works within the business. At 12.2m long, the coach is equipped with 49 seats trimmed in full-leather with padded wings for extra comfort. Each seat features magazine nets, seat-back tables, multi-position footrests […]
Alexander Dennis today announces the appointment of a new Head of Operations in its aftermarket area, AD24. Mark Williams joins Alexander Dennis as Head of Operations for Aftermarket with 25 years’ experience in operational management, two decades of which was spent at consumer goods giant, Procter and Gamble. The senior appointment will see Mark oversee […]