A suspicious item left at Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow that led to the temporary closure of the facility and nearby area was discovered to be innocent in nature. Superintendent Derrick Johnston said: “The initial report was treated as a credible threat and, as a precautionary measure and in accordance with procedures, the surrounding area […]
Alexander Dennis has delivered two Enviro400 double-deckers to Al’s Coaches of Birkenhead. The buses each have 85 seats and are all fitted with three-point belts and USB charging points, as well as a public address system and are fully PSVAR compliant. They are thought to be ideally suited to private hires and school contracts. Al’s […]
Coach operators across Britain have warned that the long-term viability of their business is under threat from changes to Inheritance Tax announced by the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves. A survey by the CPT suggests 71% of coach operators will be affected by the change to inheritance tax rules. About 85% of small and medium sized coach […]
Warwickshire Travel has chosen Stertil-Koni’s mobile column lifts to streamline its outdoor maintenance operations. Based in Princethorpe, Warwickshire, the company operates a fleet of coaches, buses and minibuses. Due to height restrictions within its workshop, the operator carries out essential maintenance outdoors. To support these operations, Stertil-Koni supplied cabled mobile column lifts with specialised protective […]
South East Bus Festival is to return to Kent Showground near Maidstone on Saturday 5 April 2025. Now in its 13th year, the event will once again be part of Kent County Agricultural Society’s Heritage Transport Show which normally attracts more than 700 cars, commercials, military vehicles, motorbikes and tractors. The showground offers a vast […]
Irizar ie Tram buses are entering service in London from today (20 November 2024). The pantograph-powered buses will be introduced in phases to one of London’s longest bus routes, between Crystal Palace and Orpington. The pantograph technology on Go-Ahead London operated route 358 allows fast, high-power charging of the new buses at each end of […]
Trade union Unite is marking World Toilet Day today (19 November 2024) by telling bus companies that lack of decent toilet facilities will not be tolerated. The union’s warning comes at a time when it is increasingly making a lack of toilet dignity a key industrial issue, saying it has been a focus in a […]
Go-Ahead Group has appointed of Sharon Flood as an independent non-executive director, further strengthening its leadership team and enhancing governance. Sharon joined the Board in October as non-executive director and chair of the audit committee, bringing a wealth of expertise in finance, strategy, and consumer-focused businesses, alongside deep industry knowledge. Her skills and experience will […]