‘Another strong performance’ was recorded by National Express in the 12 months ending 31 December 2016, according to its latest financial results. Group revenue was £2.10bn during the period (2015: £1.75bn) a 10.6% increase. Group normalised operating profit was £219m (2015: £191.8m), representing a 4.8% rise. Its UK Coach business grew in 2016, delivering a […]
In the half year statement for the six months ended 31 December 2016, Go-Ahead Group plc reported trading in line with management expectations with a caveat that full year expectations have been lowered as a result of challenges in the GTR rail franchise and a slowdown in passenger numbers on regional bus services in some […]
Buses have been included in plans to reduce pollution in West Yorkshire. Members of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Transport Committee have endorsed the formal adoption of the West Yorkshire Low Emission Strategy (WYLES), a scheme involving the renewal and upgrade of buses as part of efforts to remove harmful emissions from the region. WYLES […]
Martin Daum has been appointed as the Member of the Board of Management with responsibility for the Daimler Buses and Daimler Trucks divisions. The appointment takes effect as of 1 March 2017 and is for a period of five years. He succeeds the previous holder of this role, Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, who is leaving the […]
At the Mid Anglia Coach Operators Association annual dinner and dance held last weekend at the Bedford Lodge Hotel in Newmarket, the organisation presented a cheque for £1080 to MAGPAS, the air ambulance and medical emergency organisation that covers the Mid Anglia area. The cheque was received on their behalf by Helen Smith who spoke […]
Entries for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s (CILT’s) Annual Awards for Excellence 2017 are now being sought. CILT is encouraging transport organisations large or small, as well as individuals and international based bodies, to submit their entries as soon as possible. The winners of the awards are due to be announced on 19 […]
Stagecoach West is to expand its network in Swindon. From 2 April, the operator plans to launch a new route between Abbey Meads and Great Western Hospital, via the town centre, as well as delivering a series of improvements to existing services. As a result of the network expansion, which will increase Stagecoach’s local operations […]
Mellor Coachcraft is to launch what it is describing as the ‘world’s first’ fully low floor electric minibus, the Orion E. To be introduced to the industry at this year’s CV Show (25 to 27 April 2017) at the NEC in Birmingham, the vehicle is designed to offer a nominal 100 mile range and can […]