Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood, is encouraging operators to follow the lead of Brighton & Hove Buses and improve accessibility on their bus services. Simon made the comments as he marks the International Day of People with Disabilities. During a visit to Brighton, the Minister learned about specially designed buses centred around being as accessible […]
Bedfordshire-based Grant Palmer has released a Christmas advert. The advert, produced in collaboration with Central Bedfordshire Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), aims to inspire people to travel by bus this Christmas. Thomas Manship, Commercial Manager at Grant Palmer, said: “Disappointed with the lacklustre efforts from big department stores, we’ve taken matters into our own […]
Reading Buses is launching a fleet of new Alexander Dennis buses into service in West Berkshire. They represent a £4m investment from Reading Buses. New buses for the jet black route are now in service and feature high-back seating, USB, USB-C and wireless charging throughout, tables, mood lighting and space for two wheelchair users. There […]
Reforms to Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) have come into effect today (Tuesday 3 December). The changes include introducing a National Driver CPC that will cover driving a lorry, bus or coach in the UK. It now allows training courses to be done in blocks of 3.5 hours, rather than the previous seven hours, […]
The Coach Tourism Association’s (CTA) recent Winter Networking event attracted over 160 delegates from the UK coach tourism sector with CTA members reporting new business development for future trips and tours. Based at The Imperial Hotel Blackpool from 23-25 November, the event included networking sessions between industry buyers and suppliers. A Supplier Showcase also matched […]
Women in Bus and Coach is launching its Northern Region Group. This new regional group will create a dedicated support network for women working in northern England, fostering mentorship, professional development and local engagement within the industry. Joining the existing London Region Group, the Northern Region Group marks the next phase in Women in Bus […]
EPM Bus Solutions, Omnibus Solutions and 3Squared have rebranded to Velociti Solutions and integrated operations. Velociti Solutions has launched a new identity, including a new name, logo and website, operating under the strap line: ‘The Future. Accelerated’. The company says the integration of the three entities strengthens its capability to provide high-quality software solutions internationally […]
Stagecoach East and Cambridge Water are set to work together to ensure an important route into and out of Cambridge can still be served by buses, despite being closed to all motor vehicles because of essential roadworks. Between Thursday 2nd January and Monday 6th January, essential roadworks will mean a full closure for Mill Road. […]