At the time of going to press, it is understood that Dereham based Konectbus has won the contract to operate the Norwich Park and Ride operation. The contract also includes running Norwich bus station. No official announcement has yet been made, with a standstill period in place to allow time for objections before the contract […]
Operator Howard Snaith and Partners of Otterburn, Northumberland, has been found not guilty of Conspiracy to falsify tachograph records. On 23 March 2015 at Newcastle Crown Court, Howard Snaith and Partners and Alison Snaith along with a number of employees were found not guilty of these allegations, which were found to be without any foundation […]
Mercedes-Benz has been announced as the official partner for Coach and Bus Live’s Skills Test. Forming part of the live interactive content of the event, which returns to the NEC Birmingham on 30 September and 1 October, visitors will have the opportunity to test their skills behind the wheel of a range of latest Mercedes-Benz […]
Croft Coach Travel has stepped in to save key Middlesbrough bus routes previously operated by Leven Valley Coaches. The latter operator ceased trading on 20 March 2015 (see B&CB 1318, 13 March 2015). Croft is to take on Service 18/19, which runs from Middlesbrough and the James Cook University Hospital through to Hemlington and Stainton. […]
The Silcox family completed the re-purchase of Silcox Motor Coach Company Ltd from King Long Ltd on 6 March 2015. The deal secures the future of the Silcox name which has been synonymous with providing the residents of Pembrokeshire with their transportation needs. The company’s operations encompass coach holidays, private hire and local bus services […]
Shearings Group has placed the largest ever order for Mercedes-Benz Tourismos in the UK. It will see the operator take delivery of 38 Tourismos this month. The order includes 23 12m Tourismo Euro6 coaches being delivered in National Holidays livery and 15 13m Tourismo Euro6 models entering service for the first time in a striking […]
VDL is developing its first double decker to meet the requirements of Berlin operator, BVG (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe). The VDL Citea DLF (Double deck Low Floor) is expected to be delivered to the customer in the summer. In developing the new vehicle, optimum use will be made of the modular system around which the Citea range […]
Local MP for Selby and Ainsty, Nigel Adams, visited the Optare manufacturing facility at Sherburn in Elmet, near Leeds, last week. The call included a tour of the factory where he met staff and saw several buses in production, including Optare’s fully electric models, a further six of which are due to go into service […]