Padarn Bus in Llanberis, Gwynedd, has ceased operation as a result of financial issues. North Wales Police is investigating an allegation of fraud at the company, DI Stephen Williams at Caernarfon CID confirmed two local people have been arrested as part of the investigation. One, a 28 year old woman, was arrested and interviewed on […]
Peter Berry of Berry’s of Taunton passed away on 23 May 2014. He was 87. A eulogy from Berry’s said of Peter, ‘He was certainly a larger than life character. Known for direct talk he didn’t suffer fools gladly but everyone always knew where they stood. Perhaps irritatingly, he had an uncanny ability to be […]
D & J Dickinson Coaches of Wrangle near Boston, Lincolnshire has added another Plaxton Panther to its ten vehicle fleet. Based on a Volvo B9R Euro5 chassis, the 12.8m coach has 53 Gala recliners, a washroom to the centre of the cabin, hot drinks facilities, fridge and a Bosch entertainment suite which includes a DVD […]
Jim Spittle FCILT, CILT’s (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) new President in the UK, has set out his priorities for the Institute in the coming year. Speaking at the Annual President’s Inauguration Lunch, Jim said the Institute has achieved significant growth in its scope and influence over recent years. He outlined three key opportunities […]
Reading Bus is to implement new timetables on its 19 and 19a and claret routes 20, 20a and 21, which come into effect on 7 July. The current 19/19a arrangement, alongside claret 20/20a, will be replaced by the new ‘nineteens’ services. The three different ‘nineteens’ will combine to provide a 20 minute frequency between central […]
First Essex has unveiled a special anniversary vehicle to celebrate 100 years of Westcliff-on-Sea Motor Services. An ex-London Dennis Trident has been painted in the former operator’s cream and red livery with gold detailing. It will enter every day service on Monday, 19 May, serving customers in south Essex. The 825 preservation group carried out […]
Lucketts Travel Group’s driver training academy has seen its 100th Trainee Driver graduate. Former supermarket delivery driver, Marcus Byrne is the latest driver to join the ranks at Lucketts Travel Group. Now he’s fully qualified to work on important contracts with schools and corporate clients. Led by Group Training Manager, Ian Hills, the operator’s academy […]
Sussex Bus is starting a new community engagement initiative to become more involved with the local community and to support new development plans for the business. The first activity in this scheme was a Bus Surgery in the Burgess Hill area. Invited to the event were Metrobus and Compass Bus to allow all customers to […]