Funding of £210,000 has been announced for the establishment of an Independent Traffic Commissioner for Wales. The Welsh Government is currently in discussions with the UK Government to establish the post and this funding would allow that to go ahead if an agreement is reached. Wales is currently covered by the Traffic Commissioner for Wales […]
Transport Minister, Edwina Hart, has published new standards for local bus services across Wales. They are aimed at improving quality, accessibility and information for passengers. The Voluntary Welsh Bus Quality Standard sets out some core requirements bus operators will need to meet in order to receive the Welsh Government’s Bus Services Support Grant. The standard […]
Woburn Abbey and Gardens, West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park and Sabrina Boats (Shrewsbury) are the first to achieve CPT’s new Coach Friendly Visitor Attraction status. The industry standard is designed to recognise and reward tourist attractions that go the extra mile to provide a warm welcome to groups arriving by coach. The status is […]
Road safety charity, Brake is taking bookings for its Fleet Safety Conference 2016 at St John’s Hotel, Solihull, on Thursday 26 May. The conference, sponsored by Aviva Risk Management Solutions, provides an opportunity for fleet professionals to hear from leading experts on key road safety issues, covering topical issues including protecting vulnerable road users, engaging […]
Arriva North East has upgraded its service X75/X76 to MAX standard. This sees the service’s buses fitted with Wi-Fi, leather style seating and ‘the very latest in journey planning technology’. Services X75 and X76 operate up to every 30 minutes between Darlington, Gainford and Barnard Castle. A promotional activity for the revamped service in Darlington […]
Wrightbus has officially handed over a Dennis Dart based HandyBus to the London Transport Patrons’ Circle. Restored to London Buses Gold Arrow livery, the vehicle was received by Network Rail Chairman and former Managing Director of Surface Transport for TfL, Sir Peter Hendy CBE. It is destined to join the London Transport Museum’s fleet at […]
France’s recent liberalisation of its long distance transport rules has offered new opportunities for VDL Bus & Coach. At the end of 2015, ten Futuras were delivered to French passenger transport companies that provide services on the Starshipper long distance network. In the first months of 2016, the manufacturer is to deliver an additional 11 […]
Recent changes in young peoples’ perception of cars could provide an opportunity for bus operators. According to Glass’s, considered the largest vehicle data provider in Europe and creator of motoring guides, many younger buyers are viewing cars in a fundamentally different manner to their forebears in a way that could eventually lead to significant changes […]