Andy Warrender has joined CPT as its Coaching Executive. Andy joins the trade association from Alexander Dennis Ltd, where he was Plaxton’s Marketing Manager. Andy brings with him almost 30 years experience in the industry, which includes driving, managing coach operations and marketing. CPT’s Operations Director, Stephen Smith, said, ‘We are very much looking forward […]
Jane Cole is to become the new MD of Blackpool Transport Services on 3 November. Jane has over 35 years’ experience working in the rail industry, most recently as a Senior Manager in Customer Service, Operations, Commercial and Marketing at Virgin Trains. Originally from Manchester, Jane’s career began in 1979 when she took her first […]
An ADL Enviro500 is currently on a month long trial in Mexico City. It is believed to be the first modern, air conditioned two tier transit bus to go into service in Latin America. The double decker can carry over 120 passengers and is being operated by Metrobus on the Reforma route. The operator’s MD, […]
Two brand new products are to be launched by the Associated Moseley Companies at Euro Bus Expo 2014 next month. These include the Indcar Next, a new luxury midicoach based on the Mercedes-Benz Atego chassis. It is available in two different weights, 10tonne (33 passenger seats) and 12 tonne (33-37 passenger seats). The 12tonne variant […]
After several months of technology development and canvassing feedback, B&CB has gone global with the development and launch of a new online classified section. We have been looking for a while now at the best technology and seeing what others are doing online. So why launch it? Well there are a lot of readers across […]
A New Routemaster has been displayed by First West Yorkshire in Halifax recently to attract crowds to give their views on First’s proposal to deliver a ‘radically improved’ bus service across West Yorkshire. The vehicle is due to tour the region to gain views of the public on its proposals. The ‘New Bus for West […]
TfL has welcomed the opinion of the Advocate General, who advises the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg, on a case that challenges the transport authority’s policy of allowing taxis, but not private hire vehicles, to use bus lanes in London. This policy was upheld by the High Court. The case was brought forward […]
Major works to ‘completely transform’ the site of West Croydon bus station are set to begin on 4 October. The redevelopment work is part of a continuing £50m investment to improve the town’s public realm and transport infrastructure. The development work at the facility includes installing better lighting and creating a more spacious environment with […]