Next steps on the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) are currently being considered following a review, according to Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Local Transport, Simon Lightwood. The Government recently conducted a review of the ENCTS, which included considering travel times for disabled pass-holders. Lightwood’s comment came in response to a question from Sir […]
Principal unit costs across Great Britain’s bus sector rose by 4% in cash terms between February 2024 and February 2025, according to CPT‘s latest Cost Monitor report. The twice-yearly CPT Cost Monitor survey, now in its sixth edition, collates detailed cost data from 52 operating companies responsible for more than 17,000 peak vehicles and 67% […]
FlixBus is saving between 650–1,040litres of fuel a year using TRAILAR‘s solar technology. The coach company is expanding the use of TRAILAR’s flexible solar solutions across long-distance coach operations in multiple global markets. The partnership follows four years of pilots integrating the company’s solar technology into the FlixBus fleet. Designed specifically for road transport, the […]
Three months on from the acquisition of RATP-Dev Transit London’s operations by First, B&CB’s David Cole brings a behind the scenes look at the operation. David hears from the company’s Bill Cahill about how the Westbourne Park Garage and First Bus LondoBn has improved performance levels, bringing the operation back to the top of many […]
Ilesbus UK‘s new headquarters in Swansea is to host the UK Coach Operators Association’s (UKCOA’s) upcoming Conference and Showcase. Set to take place on Tuesday 23 September 2025, the event aims to bring together coach operators, suppliers and key industry figures for a day of networking, insight and collaboration. Open to all UK coach operators, […]
National Express West Midlands drivers Lee Grantham, Christopher Godridge and Carl Griffin will represent their company at next month’s 2025 UK Bus Driver of the Year competition. Over 95 bus drivers entered National Express West Midlands’ Bus Driver of the Year competition. 18 finalists then completed a series of challenges at the bus company’s training centre in […]
Alexander Dennis has officially opened its US manufacturing facility in Las Vegas. To commemorate the launch it handed over the first two of ten new Enviro500 double-deckers to the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC). The site is the only facility making double-deck buses in the United States. Among the first buses to be […]
In celebration of Edwards Coaches’ centenary, the operator held a well organised depot open day for families and fans. Visitors were attracted to a wide variety of partner and charity stands together with vehicle displays and the opportunity to take local trips on modern and heritage vehicles. Among the visiting vehicles was a 1982 Volvo […]