Halifax-based TJ Walsh has been reported to have closed due to difficulties arising through the spread of COVID-19. The operator is unable to support staff during a temporary closure through the coronavirus outbreak, according to reports. It does not have the cash reserves required for this due to passenger numbers declining dramatically since the pandemic. […]
A package of measures designed to assist the bus industry during the coronavirus outbreak will be announced in the ‘next few days’, according to Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps. The plan was mentioned during a Skype meeting between Shapps and the Transport Select Committee. During the discussion, the Secretary of State said bus […]
ADL is suspending production at its UK manufacturing facilities due to the coronavirus outbreak. It is implementing an orderly idling of its manufacturing operations, but says it will be prepared for a quick and efficient restart at the appropriate time. The company has said its aftermarket and service teams will continue to support customers in providing vital […]
Wales’ Minister for Economy and Transport, Ken Skates, has announced a £29m injection into the country’s bus industry. The announcement comes as the coronavirus outbreak has caused a significant drop in patronage across Wales’ bus network, including a 90% reduction in the usual patronage on some TrawsCymru routes. Ken Skates started his action to support […]
[2015 Library image above] Director of D&G Buses, Julian Peddle, says that Travel for Greater Manchester is ‘holding a gun to operators’ heads’ and withholding contract payments to force through bus franchising. Julian says TfGM is ‘paralysed’ with indecision, and is failing to keep key workers informed of bus services, and refusing to co-operate with […]
Martin Egan, a bus driver working for First in Bristol, has been reported to have passed away due to the coronavirus. According to press reports, Martin had been working for First for over 40 years. As a precaution, it was reported staff members who came in contact with Martin went into self isolation. Messages in […]
Free business advice is being offered to members of coach management service Don’t Travel Empty. A marketing email from the company said: “We know how tough the current situation is for our members and we wanted to give you the assurance that we are here for you 24/7. There are a lot of things that […]
A Wrightbus Streetlite WF has joined the Rotala operations Diamond Bus North West and Preston Bus. The vehicle is expected on the roads ‘very shortly’.