Coach revenue in the UK at National Express was up 87% in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the same period last year. According to the company’s trading update for the period 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2023, revenue across the group was £774.4m, up £153.9m (25%) compared to 2022. In the UK, […]
Volvo Buses has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with bodybuilder MCV with the intention to produce bodies for its electric buses for the city- and intercity segments in the European markets. Serial production is planned to start in the summer of 2024 and the first electric buses are expected to be delivered to customers […]
Fleet technology specialist Exeros Technologies is launching VideMatics, a new all-in-one video telematics and fleet management platform. The platform includes additional modules such as Contextual Driver Scoring, FNOL Automated Accident Management Reporting and Vehicle Walk-around Checks. The system’s new Driver Scoring 2.0 is designed to provides much more context, giving a more accurate picture of […]
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 […]