The operator’s licence of Devon-based Millmans Coaches, trading as Grey Cars, has been revoked.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 […]
Cramlington-based Henry Cooper Coaches has added a Plaxton Panther Volvo B8R to its fleet. The coach has an I-Shift gearbox, 53 seats and a rear floor-mounted toilet. It is fully PSVAR compliant.
Following chronic delays for coaches crossing to France from the Port of Dover last weekend, RHA is concerned checks could take even longer in the future. The trade body believes there could be even more delay when the EU introduces the new requirements for biometric data checks – the Entry Exit System (EES) – scheduled […]
National Express has celebrated its partner operators in its annual National Express Operator Partnership (NEOP) Awards, now in its 15th year. The accolades recognise the essential role the company’s partner operators play in ensuring it can provide reliable, safe and comfortable coach travel. The awards took place at the Best Western Plus Windmill Village Hotel […]
Ticketer has taken the ‘Best Business Innovation’ title at the recent Newbury Weekly News Best In Business Awards. The judges noted Ticketer as the winner for ‘continued innovation, consistent improvement of operational efficiencies, driving down overhead costs and being brilliant at improving its client satisfaction’. The company was also shortlisted in the ‘Employer of the […]
What a weekend that was! The UK Coach Rally in Blackpool saw the number of entrants down, but spirits high, and a great exhibition from dealerships and suppliers. Among the winners were Metcalfe Coaches of Carlisle, whose lovely Van Hool and an expert driving performance combined to see it collect the Alan Goodwin Trophy for […]