Former CEO of Reading Buses, James Freeman, has now taken up his new role as MD for bus First in the West of England. He takes over from Paul Matthews, who has moved to take over a similar role for First in West Yorkshire. James’ previous role at Reading is to be filled by Martijn […]
Job opportunities in the bus, coach and HGV sectors are set to be made more accessible for youngsters following the launch of the third phase of the government’s apprenticeship Trailblazers scheme. Employers from over 50 transport and mobility companies across the UK have successfully applied to join more than 36 other sectors in delivering the […]
After spending the last four years working in Australia, Roland Eglinton has returned to the Sittingbourne based family business of Chalkwell in a newly created role. Roland has been appointed the company’s Commercial Director working alongside his father and company MD, Clive and the Chalkwell management team. He spent 19 years at Chalkwell before emigrating […]
The Bus and Coach Association (BCA) has issued a newsletter updating the industry on its complaint to the EU regarding UK’s implementation of transport regulations and the provision of state aid, particularly in respect of derogations to the CT sector. BCA refer to a meeting held at DfT in September where DfT sought a second […]
In addition to the all new Mercedes-Benz based Turas 900 33-seater coach, Brian Noone Ltd has confirmed that a new 27 seat coach will be revealed at Euro Bus Expo. The Iveco based Turas 700 will be exhibited to full coach specification with air conditioning, double glazing and large luggage capacity as standard. The competitively […]
Moseley (PCV) Ltd and associate companies Moseley in the South and Moseley Distributors in Scotland together have reached a comprehensive distributor agreement with Spanish manufacturer, Beulas SAU, which covers the whole of the UK. The arrangement follows UK Commercial Director for Beulas, Alan Wilson’s, efforts to re-establish the Beulas name by sourcing a new distributor […]
Minis to Midis Parts Manager, Jamie White, has announced he is to make a tandem parachute jump in December at North Lincolnshire in aid of The Alzheimer’s Society. Jamie’s gesture was motivated by the case of a family friend which brought to light the challenges faced by sufferers. His effort is made all the more […]
The Scottish Government has allocated £3.7m towards the cost of purchasing another 83 low carbon emission buses. Nine operators have been awarded the money through round five of the Scottish Green Bus Fund. This year’s successful bidders include: First Glasgow, Wilson’s of Rhu, Secure Airparks, First Scotland East, Lothian Buses, Stagecoach North Scotland, Deveron Coaches […]