Full houses with plenty standing on the outside were the order of the day in the Master Class Theatre at Euro Bus Expo, particularly on the final day where the Minister with responsibility for buses, Andrew Jones MP, addressed the audience on the Bus Services Bill currently going through Parliament. He reiterated his view that […]
Wrights Group has exchanged contracts for the purchase of a major manufacturing facility in Lisnafillan, near its existing Ballymena facility. The 100 acre site, which is currently owned by JTI (Japan Tobacco International), is set to become available in mid-2017 as JTI restructures its manufacturing operations in Europe. The transaction, details of which will remain […]
National Express Group Plc has continued to make ‘strong progress’ in the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 September 2016, according to its latest financial results. Both revenue and profit are up year-on-year in constant currency, with operating profit up 9% in the third quarter driven by particularly strong performances in its overseas businesses. […]
Go-Ahead Group Plc has reported ‘robust’ trading in its first quarter financial update covering the period 3 July 2016 to 1 October 2016. The Group says it remains in a good financial position, with strong cash generation and a robust balance sheet. Revenue and passenger journeys in its regional bus business have continued at a […]
GMK Travel based in Brentford has taken delivery of a 13.7m Scania Touring HD. The vehicle has Scania’s Euro6 K410EB6x2 chassis with fully automated Opticruise gear selection, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control and advanced emergency braking. It is equipped with Bosch Audio/Video equipment, a climate control system, a washroom, a servery, a fridge, a […]
A report by Greener Journeys says a 10% improvement in bus services would lead to almost 10,000 more people in work in the poorest neighbourhoods in England. The sustainable transport group’s study found enhancing local bus networks boosts employment and improves income, which it says helps reduce social deprivation. Conducted by KPMG and the Institute […]
First Bus has become a Platinum Corporate Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). The operator is the first passenger transport sector organisation to hold the grade of Platinum membership. Corporate membership will enable it to engage selected staff across many regional activities of the Institute, as well as a national network […]
Stagecoach has announced it is to deliver contactless bus travel on all of its regional bus services across the UK by the end of 2018. The £12m initiative will allow passengers to pay for their travel with a contactless credit or debit card, as well as Apple Pay and Android Pay. It launched the first […]