CT Plus Guernsey Ltd has been announced as Guernsey’s preferred company to run the island’s scheduled and school bus services. The operator is part of the HCT Group, a social enterprise. The island’s Environment Department and the company have already been engaging in ‘productive discussions’. It is anticipated the contract signing will take place soon, […]
The two largest companies formed to take advantage of the liberalisation of Germany’s intercity coach market have announced their merger with immediate effect. MeinFernBus and Flixbus, both founded in 2011, intend the merger to drive further significant growth in operations across Germany and into neighbouring countries. With the support of new investor, General Atlantic, MeinFernBus […]
Angela Coaches of Southampton driver and BUSK (Belt up School Kids) campaigner Stephen Gaiger has used his coach mascot, teddy bear Sgt Bilko, as the star in a short film to encourage children to remain seated and belted whilst in transit. A number of coach drivers representing various operators across the country also feature in […]
All British driving licenses (including PSV licenses) are to display the Union Flag, Transport Minister, Claire Perry, has announced. Anyone applying for a new licence or changing their personal details will be issued with a licence showing both the British and European Union flags. The changes will apply to motorists in England, Scotland and Wales. […]
First has introduced 16 new Wrightbus StreetLite MicroHybrids in Tameside, Greater Manchester. The new buses each cost £150,000, are fitted with Euro5 engines and the manufacturer says they are 30% more fuel efficient. The interiors have been designed to make the bus journey as relaxing and convenient as possible, with features such as increased legroom […]
Sittingbourne based Chalkwell has announced that Kent, Sussex and Surrey Air Ambulance will continue to be the company’s charity for 2015. Representatives from the business visited the Air Ambulance base at Marden where the announcement became official. The company presented the charity with a cheque for £2,500 from its various fundraising activities since the company […]
First bus has introduced a new £10 week ticket for people aged 16 to 18 across Greater Manchester from 5 January 2014. The introduction of the new FirstWeek 16-18 ticket is based upon market research conducted by the operator to identify ways to attract more young people onto bus services. As a result, it is […]
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has contributed to six local good causes from its Charities Fund, a scheme that collates donations on its employees’ behalf from their monthly or weekly pay. As a company, NCT then matches the staff contributions, which this year amounted to £4,750. The money will go to the Douglas Bader Foundation, Nottinghamshire […]