Chartwell Bus Sales has sold Coastal Coaches of Warton near Preston its first double-deckers. The two buses are Alexander Dennis Enviro400s. Finished to a high standard, the buses are equipped with 85 belted seats, USB ports and alloy wheels. Following their recent repaint, as a special touch, they have been named Lady Ena and Sir […]
Alexander Dennis says it will again have a comprehensive range of stock-built buses throughout 2025. The Alexander Dennis stock programme now includes the electric Enviro100EV ‘big small bus’ as well as the Enviro200 single-decker and the Enviro400 double-decker. The manufacturer’s stock specification has been enhanced for 2025 to deliver an even better experience for drivers […]
More than 200 million free bus journeys have now been made by under-22-year-olds since the Scottish Government introduced free bus travel for under 22s three years ago. Through the 2025-26 Budget, the Scottish Government will provide £409 million for concessionary bus travel, providing access to free bus travel for almost 2.3 million people. To mark […]
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has visited Hornsby Bus & Coach to celebrate the business’s 110th year serving the North Lincolnshire community. The Princess Royal met members of the Hornsby family, some of the company’s staff, selected suppliers and supporters of the business. During the visit The Princess Royal toured the offices and depot […]
FirstGroup has completed its acquisition of London bus operator RATP Dev Transit London Ltd and its subsidiaries. The Acquisition sees First re-enter the London bus market and is part of its strategy of growing and diversifying its revenue base. RATP London is one of the principal bus operators in London, with a c.12% market share. […]
Go-Ahead has acquired Oxfordshire-based Pearces Coaches. Pearces Coaches will join Go-Ahead as part of the Oxford Bus Company and follows acquisitions in the Oxford and Gloucestershire region including Pulhams and Swanbrook coaches. Go-Ahead has grown its coach services and is now one of the largest coach operators in the UK with over 400 coaches. Its […]
The Coach Travel Group has appointed Ian Fraser as Regional Managing Director of London and the South East region. A well-respected professional in the coach travel industry with over 30 years’ experience, during which time Ian led the growth of Kent-based The Kings Ferry and National Express Transport Solutions. Ian has extensive experience in managing […]
Alex Strawbridge has been named the FlixBus UK Driver of the Year 2024, operating services with operator partner Cymru Coaches. Originally from Swansea, Alex received the highest ranking of all drivers on the fast-growing UK FlixBus network last year, and is the first Welshman to win the award. 40-year-old Alex joined Swansea-based operator Cymru Coaches as a […]