Minibus

Roadgas acquisition expected to strengthen biomethane offering

An acquisition of gas specialist to the fleet industry, Roadgas, has been acquired by Mercuria. The acquisition is expected to strengthen UK-produced biomethane offerings, providing a new gas-fuelling partner to fleet managers working to decarbonise operations. The business will continue to be known as Roadgas. Roadgas offers customers a fully integrated package to decarbonise their […]

TBC on the coachbuilder recruitment trail

Minibus conversion specialist TBC Conversions (TBC) has announced plans to grow its production workforce by a third to support company growth. Headquartered in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, TBC is recruiting for a number of roles including welders/fabricators, fit-out operators, auto electricians, finish operators and apprentices. This will be bolstered by a Recruitment Open Night, taking place […]

Coach tours important to Ireland: CTA Conference

Tourism Ireland’s Chief Executive reiterated the importance of coach tourism to the economy across the island of Ireland at the CTA Conference. The Belfast event attracted over 180 delegates and hosted 800 meetings between suppliers and buyers from the coach tourism industry. Staged at Europa Hotel, Belfast and sponsored by Tourism Ireland, the event took […]

FirstGroup buys Ensignbus

FirstGroup plc has agreed to buy Ensign Bus Company Limited, the Essex-based operator founded by Peter Newman which has extensive operations around London. The acquisition of the Ensignbus business will not only provide a number of synergies and value accretive growth opportunities in the B2B and bus vehicle dealership markets, but it will also enhance […]

Davos meeting creates ‘battery passport’ for vehicles

A ‘battery passport’ scheme for electric vehicles has been agreed at Davos, during the World Economic Forum convention. The passport is designed to create better traceability, ensuring vehicle batteries have been sourced sustainably and aiding the tracking of batteries through their second life and eventual recycling. Created by the Global Battery Alliance, the scheme aims […]

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