It has been announced that the Busway being constructed in the Greater Manchester region will serve both ends of Atherton town centre. The route has been finalised following constructive discussions with local residents, town centre businesses, councillors and bus operators. The busway will open in 2015, connecting Leigh, Tyldesley, Atherton and Salford with Manchester city […]
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines has chosen Eavesway as its new UK domestic coach supplier. From January 2015, the operator will provide both RoyalConnection and CelebrityConnection services from around the UK to the ports of Southampton and Harwich for both the Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises brands. In readiness for the contract, the operator will […]
First is making a number of changes to its Bristol bus network from April. One of the main factors behind the change is the opening of Southmead Hospital and the transfer of the majority of NHS services to that site from Frenchay Hospital. Some of the alterations also respond to a desire to better match […]
The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned that elderly and disabled people face losing vital bus services as Government funding cuts leave councils unable to pick up the bill for the national concessionary fares scheme. The LGA, which represents councils in England and Wales, is calling for the Government to use the Budget to fully […]
Scania is to make staff reductions at its plant in Slupsk, Poland, where it built the Omni City and OmniCity Double deck for the UK and now builds the Citywide range. About 200 employees are to be cut from the over 500 strong workforce. The move is part of an efficiency programme aimed at ensuring […]
Work on Blackburn’s new bus station has started. The construction of the new facility is the first phase of the Pennine Reach scheme, a £40m transport project intended to improve transport infrastructure on the Accrington – Blackburn – Darwen corridor. The new site will have 14 stands fitted with the latest bus journey planning technology. […]
Eddie Brown Tours has secured significant investment which it claims paves the way for growth and development in its 65th year in business. The deal saved over 60 jobs. KPMG’s Restructuring Services team in Leeds secured the investment from a backer who remains unnamed. Established in 1949, the operator provides coach hire, excursions, holidays and […]
Following a High Court case with Luton Airport that ruled in Arriva’s favour (see B&CB 1262, 7 February 2014), the operator has recommenced operating Green Line 757 between London Luton Airport and London Victoria. The Court granted the business a temporary injunction to restore the service. It is being operated by Arriva the Shires, which […]