Following the news that Arriva is to pull out of operating bus services in Malta and Gozo, it has been announced that Greenock based McGill’s is ‘seriously considering’ a bid to run the network. As yet, there has been no expression of interest issued by the Maltese government to define the shape of the tender […]
FirstGroup’s UK bus division has ordered 425 new vehicles worth £70m for delivery in the 2014/15 financial year, including six Optare electric buses. The order brings the company’s total investment over the past four years to around £310m on 2,000 new buses ad coaches. All but six of First’s new buses will be manufactured in […]
Andrew Riley, a director of coach and bus hire bookings service, Momentum Coach Hire Ltd (MCH Ltd), has confirmed to B&CB that the organisation has filed to go into administration. Several operators have claimed on social networking sites that the operation owes them considerable amounts of money. It is likely that Harrisons will be appointed […]
Welsh Transport Minister, Edwina Hart, has launched a consultation on guidance for school transport provision and the code for behaviour on learner travel in Wales. The proposed changes to the Learner Travel Operational Guidance aim to clarify responsibilities of local authorities and parents in providing transport for pupils to and from education establishments. The proposals […]
According to the latest research by Close Brothers Asset Finance, 20% of transport bosses in the UK report they have seen staff absence levels rise in the last 12 months. The Close Brothers Business Barometer, which canvasses the opinion of SME owners from a variety of sectors across the UK on a quarterly basis, further […]
Heathrow Airport is considering introducing charges for using its West Ramp Coach Park for the financial year 2014/15. A meeting of operators is to take place on 7 February at 11.00. However, places are limited. Anyone wishing to attend should e-mail [email protected]
Preparatory work for town centre improvements in Leigh and Atherton is now under way as part of Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM) bus priority scheme. The improvements include new bus lanes and bus stops, as well as enhanced junctions, better pedestrian crossings and improved provision for cyclists. All works are due for completion later this […]
Bookings for the ALBUM Conference 2014 in Edinburgh are filling up fast, according to its organisers Lothian Buses, with over 70% of places taken so far. Demand for exhibition stands have been good, with companies including Volvo, Scania, Alexander Dennis, Wrightbus and more already booking their places. The theme of the conference is ‘Innovate, Integrate, […]