Construction of Bolton’s new transport interchange has reached a new milestone with work now starting on the pre-cast concrete support structure that, when complete, will support the bus roadway and passenger concourse building. To date, TfGM’s contractor, Kier Construction, has completed a number of important groundworks, including the installation of 1,002 concrete piles which will […]
First West of England and representatives from the University of the West of England (UWE) have launched the first of a series of new micro-hybrid Wrightbus StreetDecks for Bristol. These vehicles are part of First’s £15m investment in 62 new buses across the West of England. The operator’s new fleet for the city is to […]
Fire broke out at Dundee based Fishers Tours’ depot on the night of 23 August 2015. It was reported at 23.03, with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) sending two pumps and an Aerial Rescue Platform to the scene. A statement from SFRS said the depot warehouse was well alight, with 25% of the building […]
Several transport groups have warned that ‘everyday transport’, including bus travel, is at risk. In a letter to the Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin, the organisations note that his department’s unprotected budget faces a cut of 25% to 40% in the Chancellor’s spending review. Since major investment programmes for roads and railways are ring-fenced, they believe […]
ComfortDelGro, the Singapore based transport group that owns London operators Metroline, Armchair Passenger Transport and Westbus Coach Services Ltd, as well as having a joint venture with Stagecoach to run the Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operation, has reported a rise in revenue for the first half of its financial year ending 30 June 2015. Its […]
Ashok Leyland has made a ‘multi-million pound’ investment in Optare. Branded as the bus manufacturer’s ‘Customer focused business excellence program’, the scheme is intended to address business capability and product portfolio to deliver manufacturing improvements and reinforce the aftermarket support network. The company’s strategic three-year customer service commitment plan is aimed at engaging stakeholders and […]
A fire that broke out at Geldards Coaches’ site in Leeds recently (see B&CB 1340, 14 August 2015) has completely destroyed the workshop and garage area, according to West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Services. The site consisted of three bays with an inspection pit in each. There were a coach and two buses in the […]
Manchester Airport has worked with CPT UK to launch a new scheme to assist coach drivers with the quick and easy movement of coaches and passengers through the airport’s collection and drop-off areas. The Coach Welcome scheme aims to provide clear information and a friendly welcome for a ‘hassle-free experience’. Operators, drivers and tour guides […]