MD of Bakers Coaches of Biddulph, Stoke on Trent, Phil Baker, has retired after nearly four decades at the forefront of the business. The company was founded by Phil’s father, James Baker, in 1936 and from humble beginnings as a garage and chauffer business it has progressed under Phil’s stewardship into what has been described […]
Managers, Owners, Directors and guests from a range of East Anglian coach operators enjoyed the annual Mid Anglian Coach Operators Association (MACOA) dinner held at the Bedford Lodge hotel, Newmarket. There were a hundred attendees, with 14 operators from across the Anglian region represented including Richmonds, Dews, Kenzies, Neals Travel, Saffords, Judds, Decker Bus, Grey’s […]
In a speech to the Commons, Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin, paid tribute to bus and coach companies for their work in keeping the nation on the move during the recent flooding. He praised the industry after meeting a delegation from the CPT and the five largest PCV operators in the country (National […]
Coach parking facilities on The Mall in London have changed. They will now be open from 09.00 to 18.00 (or dusk) on Monday to Saturday. Permits can now be booked through an easy to use online booking facility and will need to register with the Royal Parks in advance. Eight coach parking bays will be […]
Chesterfield based Leisurewear Direct (LWD) is to rebrand on 30 April 2014. The uniform and workwear supplier already has a new logo prepared and is currently gearing its website towards the industry. Its Director, Jane Drayton, has completed Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 business entrepreneurs Cohort 6 programme, a rigorous application and interview process and a four […]
Nottingham City Transport has launched five ADL Enviro400 bodied Scania double deckers as part of a 40 vehicle investment by the operator this year. They have E-Leather seating, wheelchair/buggy space and free Wi-fi. A launch event was held for them at the city’s Old Market Square. Red Line 43 and Turquoise Line 77 will be […]
Go-Ahead’s half year results for the six months ended 28 December 2013 were in line with management expectations, with particularly good figures for its bus operations. Group revenue was £1,370m (H1 2013: £1,296.6m), up 5.7%, whilst operating profit was £51.1m (H1 2013: £42.1m), a 21.4% rise. Its deregulated bus business achieved revenue of £174.3m (H1 […]
National Express UK Coach MD Tom Stables and UK Coach Head of Contracts, Alastair Coxon recently cut a ribbon to open four new buildings at Salsburgh based Bruce’s Coaches depot. They replace parts of the site that were damaged by fire six months ago. The visit also gave Tom the chance to tour the facility […]