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The operator’s licence of Devon-based Millmans Coaches, trading as Grey Cars, has been revoked.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 […]
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 […]