An upturn in coach tourism for 2025 has been reported in the Coach Tourism Association’s (CTA’s) latest qualitative survey of coach operator and wholesaler members. Insights also suggest strength in Continental tours and premium products. CTA’s review of market conditions invited various industry stakeholders to respond about current and future business prospects. Looking at the […]
Peninsula Transport Sub-national Transport Body (STB) has launched its Online Coach Forum. This provides a new platform to bring together partners, operators and stakeholders from across the south west to shape the future of coach travel in the region. Launched during National Coach Week (12 – 18 May), the forum invites everyone with a stake […]
West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has revealed the new brand its planned franchised bus system will take: the Weaver Network. The name is inspired by the region’s historic textile industry and ‘visually reflects the cultural fabric of modern-day West Yorkshire’, according to the Authority. It follows extensive work to explore the region’s cultural identity, including […]
Passenger Plus has been welcomed into the Guild of British Coach Operators. The company completed an exacting audit before entry and passed with flying colours, according to the Guild. Guild Chairman, Max Fletcher from member Bakers Dolphin, said: “We welcome Passenger Plus to our membership, they are an excellent example of a quality operation and […]
Having covered the development of all-over-advertising and special liveries in his previous Amberley titles, Richard Walter’s latest title looks more closely at the current use of vinyl wraps including an introduction to the design and application of the material in conjunction with Gordana Graphics of Perth. This covers the wrapping of a Lothian open-top bus […]
Howard Berry has prepared a concise history of both models and chosen 180 quality images which have been well reproduced. These show vehicles at different stages of their lives across the UK working for operators large and small. Most are on AEC, Leyland, Ford or Bedford chassis but there are Bristols, Seddons, early Volvos and […]
This month marks 40 years since James Freeman called the public meeting at which the Friends of King Alfred Buses (FoKAB) was formed. James, who had already saved two former King Alfred Motor Services buses, helped form the organisation which aims to preserve as many former King Alfred buses as possible and promote interest in […]
To celebrate National Coach Week, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) is shining a spotlight on its top ten coach destinations across the UK. These destinations offer not only great days out for travellers but also outstanding facilities and warm welcomes for coach operators and drivers. From historic estates to bustling markets and scenic towns, […]