Around 15,000 buses operating in England’s major cities must become zero-emissions by 2036, if city regions are to hit their net-zero targets, according to the Urban Transport Group. The Urban Transport Group cites Government statistics, which say there were 16,500 buses operating in London and the Metropolitan areas at the end of March 2023, but […]
Rambler Group Holdings has purchased Mortons Travel from National Express for an undisclosed sum. Additionally, Rambler Group Holdings’ CEO, Qasim Ahmed, told Bus and Coach Buyer that two more acquisitions by the Group are planned. The deal is currently due to go ahead by the end of the year and will see an additional 110 […]
Cambridgeshire County Council is to plead guilty to charges relating to deaths on the county’s Guided Busway. In May 2023, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced its intention to prosecute Cambridgeshire County Council for historic health and safety offences arising from the operation of the Guided Busway. Legal proceedings against the Council formally commenced […]
London electric coach specialist, Westway Coaches in Molesey, has bought a new Yutong U11DD double-deck bus to run on private hire in and around the capital. The vehicle has been highly specified with three-point belts and leather seats for a broad range of customers including private schools and corporate clients. It has been acquired without […]
Go-Ahead-owned Brighton & Hove Buses has acquired 16 vehicles and 14 employees from Lewes-based Regency Coaches. The vehicles and employees have joined Brighton & Hove’s Spirit of Sussex Coaches operation with immediate effect from 29 August 2024. Regency Coaches operates school and private hire services, which will continue to be served by Brighton and Hove […]
Campaign for Better Transport has written to the Chancellor, urging her to reform vehicle taxation or face a massive revenue gap. With the UK transitioning away from petrol and diesel vehicles towards zero-emission vehicles, the letter warns, revenue from fuel duty will decline by an estimated £5 billion a year by 2033. Silviya Barrett of […]
TfL’s new bus service, route 310, is now operating between Golders Green and Stamford Hill. The introduction of the service follows a commitment made by the Mayor of London earlier this year in response to a longstanding request from residents, particularly in the local Jewish community, for a service to connect the neighbourhoods. This is […]
The Guild of British Coach Operators has recently produced a driver recruitment video for its members. The video is designed to assist its members in attracting high-calibre drivers, matching the quality ethos of the Guild. Guild Administrator, Steve Whiteway, said: “Guild members represent the very best in the UK coach industry and as such seek […]