Go-Ahead is to exit its US bus operations after losing a contract bid to renew a service in St Louis, Missouri. It sees its 50:50 partnership with the Chicago based operator, Cook-Illinois, come to an end on 31 July. Go-Ahead entered into the partnership in November 2009. National Express subsidiary, Durham School Services, won the bid. […]
Part of Aberdeen’s fleet of ten Van Hool hydrogen buses were unveiled to the public during the recent All-Energy Exhibition and Conference in the city. The vehicles are described as Europe’s largest fleet of hydrogen buses. The £20m Aberdeen Hydrogen Bus Project has been co-funded by Scottish, UK and European partners: the UK’s innovation agency, […]
In recognition of the importance the EU plays in the day to day operations of its members, the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), has enhanced its voice in Europe with Paul White appointed Director of Government Relations, Europe. Paul will combine this new role with his existing position as Communications Manager, CPT Scotland. David […]
Reading is to run a new no.3 service between Wokingham and Reading. Called ‘the leopard’, the service will be operated by Scania ADL Enviro300SG single decker gas buses featuring a striking new livery. Starting on 16 June, it is to run every 20 minutes between Reading and Arborfield Garrison with one bus an hour extending […]
Arriva has achieved what it describes as ‘another year of delivery and growth’, according to a review of its performance in the 12 months to 31 December 2013. During that period, it had revenue of £4,180m (2012: £3,715m), a 12.5% rise. Its EBITDA rose 9.9%, amounting to £467m (2013: £425m). Arriva UK Bus launched its […]
John McFarlane, FirstGroup’s new Chairman, has replaced half of the company’s Non-executive Directors. Three new Non-executive Directors have been appointed with effect from 24 June 2014. They are Warwick Brady, easyJet’s Chief Operating Officer; Drummond Hall, Senior Independent Director at WH Smith and Imelda Walsh, who chairs the remuneration committees at William Hill, Mitchells & […]
According to FirstGroup Plc’s preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2014, the company will refrain from reinstating a dividend to its shareholders. The Group claims it will take some time before it is able to deliver a profile of consistent surplus cash that can be distributed to shareholders, taking into account the current […]
Excelsior Coaches of Bournemouth has been accepted into membership of the Guild of British Coach Operators. The company’s key objective it to ensure its clients travel safely, securely, punctually and in comfort to their destination. The private and corporate coach hire specialist provides transport in and around Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Devon, Berkshire, the home counties, […]