Bus Users UK has rejected a call from the Chief Executive of NHS England, Simon Stevens, to reconsider free bus passes in favour of funding the NHS. Stevens suggested that funding basic care needs should take priority over pension protection and free bus passes. But Bus Users Chair, Norman Baker, believes that providing access to […]
First Bus has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2017 National Employee Engagement Awards. Employee Director at First Essex, Anthony Green, has been shortlisted for the ‘Unsung Hero’ accolade after he ‘breathed new life and focus’ into the role. Anthony is also a bus driver and set up his own blog to help keep […]
National Express (UK Coach) has completed the acquisition of Clarkes of London. A statement on Clarkes of London’s website attributed to The Kings Ferry MD, Ian Fraser, said, ‘We are pleased to announce that Clarkes of London have joined the National Express Group and we are delighted to welcome you onboard. It will be business […]
In its pre-close trading update for the six months ending 31 December 2016, Go-Ahead Group reports its bus division’s performance remains in line with previous expectations. This is despite its full year expectations for the rail division being slightly below previous estimates due to higher than expected costs associated with the GTR franchise and increased […]
CPT has revealed the results of its online survey of members’ priorities for changes post Brexit. Of highest priority was the introduction of a more flexible system of drivers’ hours and records, with 37% of respondents saying this was the most pressing change required. In joint second place, both with 20%, was making a car […]
In its preliminary results for the half year ending 29 October 2016, Stagecoach Group’s revenue amounted to £2,002.1m (H1 2016: £1,970.4m). Its total operating profit was £117m (H1 2016: £144.6m) and its profit before taxation was £100.4m (H1 2016: £121.5m). In Stagecoach’s regional UK Bus operations, its revenue fell 1.6% to £513.9m (H1 2016: £522.4m). […]
First Bus has launched one of its biggest ever marketing campaigns. The ‘Catch the bus with less fuss’ initiative is aimed at raising awareness of how it is transforming the customer experience through new technology, including its mTicket and bus tracker apps, free onboard Wi-Fi and an online journey planner. The operator has promised customers […]
Bus Users UK has welcomed publication of an international guide on the needs of people with disabilities using public transport. Published jointly by the European Disability Forum, the International Association of Public Transport and the IRU, the Accessibility Guide aims to improve public transport by raising awareness among staff of the needs of passengers with […]