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CILT to launch new PCV qualifications

CILT is designing a new three-tier Bus and Coach qualification. The first tier qualification will equip drivers and technicians with the knowledge and skills to become a Supervisor/Junior Leader. The course, provisionally titled the ‘Certificate in First Line Management (Bus and Coach Sector)’ will consist of three units: Bus Company Operations, Bus Company Finance and […]

Souter invests in Finland

Souter Investments, the family investment office of Stagecoach founder Sir Brian Souter, has taken a majority stake in OnniBus.com, the Finnish intercity express coach business. The multi-million pound investment comes at a time of growth for OnniBus.com, as it focuses on developing its core business of intercity express coach travel. OnniBus.com will use the Souter […]

Daimler profit almost doubles

Daimler Group’s net profit in the first quarter of the year almost doubled, reaching £891.8m/€1,086m (Q1 2013: £463.1m/€564m). Worldwide, the Group sold 565,800 vehicles in the first quarter, more than ever before, increasing its unit sales by 13% compared with the prior-year period. Despite unfavourable exchange rate developments, revenue increased by 13% to £24.2bn/€29.5bn. Daimler […]

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