The 2016 annual Album Conference will take place on 10-11 May at the Villa Marina in Douglas on the Isle of Man. Ian Longworth, Director of Public Transport for the Isle of Man is organising the conference. Potential delegates can contact him on [email protected] Full details for ALBUM can be found at: www.album-bus.co.uk
Chalkwell has launched its new Holidays and DayBreaks brochure in readiness for its 85th anniversary next year. The operation was started in 1931 by Harry Eglinton, the grandfather of today’s Commercial Director, Roland Eglinton. Roland said, ‘Today we have coaches with a whole multitude of features and stylings that weren’t even dreamt of in his […]
Two new categories have been added to the 2016 awards, following feedback from operators and other stakeholders at a recent skakeholder event. They are: Coach Industry Website of the Year and Best Coach Industry Brand. Industry representatives including operators, sponsors, supporting organisations and customers were asked to provide suggestions. This information, along with other recommendations […]
From October next year, all grey speed cameras will become yellow in a bid to make them more visible and reduce incidents of sudden braking, the government has announced. Highways England confirmed the plan after ministers ordered a review into speed camera policy earlier this year and will affect all working cameras on England’s motorways […]
An updated categorisation of defects guide has been published by the DVSA. The organisation recommends vehicle owners, operators and drivers use this guide to become more aware of the Agency’s inspection standards and possible defects. Clearer guidance for ABS/EBS defect identification has been included, as has the use of the digital tachograph over speed events […]
The opening of the new Friars Walk bus station in Newport, which was due to be in use from Sunday 15 November, has been delayed. The bus station is part of a new retail development in the city which also houses a multi screen cinema and was officially opened last week. Contractors for the redevelopment, […]
First Borders, part of the First Scotland East operating company, has received a Borders Business Award for creativity. The company’s X62 Tartan and the X95 Ridings network played a key part in the win, with their bespoke liveries noted by judges at the SBCC Business Excellence 2015 Awards. First Borders carries 2.7m passengers with a […]
From 2 January, fares on TfL services are set to rise by 1%, in line with the July Retail Price Index (RPI). However, a number of ticket prices, including single bus fares and all but two pay as you go single Tube fares, will be frozen. Travelcard season tickets will increase by slightly less than […]