Stagecoach Group has been named the sixth most admired business in the UK in the Britain’s Most Admired Companies (BMAC) 2013 Awards, held by the BSI Group. The operator was also voted the top transport operator in the survey. Nearly 250 businesses across 26 sectors took part in the awards. Go-Ahead Group was ranked 98th […]
The past few months have seen growth in UK bus and coach registrations, reaching 623 units in November, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, ‘The bus and coach market has experienced a pleasing increase in the last four months, with registrations […]
John McFarlane is to replace Martin Gilbert as FirstGroup Chairman. John has joined the company’s board with immediate effect and will take on the new role from 1 January 2014, at which time Martin will retire from the board. John is Chairman of the insurance group Aviva Plc having joined the board in September 2011. […]
Arriva has acquired a majority stake in automotive technology company, Zeta Automotive Ltd. The acquisition was for an undisclosed sum and sees the operator take 51% of the company’s shares. Established in 1989, Zeta Automotive serves a range of blue chip clients and exports its technology to markets across the world. Based in Bicester, Oxfordshire, […]
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has confirmed that fares for TfL services will be frozen in real terms in 2014, with an average rise of RPI only (3.1%) from 2 January and a freeze on many fares at 2013 prices. On London’s buses, both the daily price cap and the cash fare for a single […]
TfL has named the winners of a competition to find new accessible apps to make it easier for disabled and older people to travel around London. The announcement came on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and follows a competition held between March and August this year. Developers were asked for ideas for new […]
Entries for the UK Coach Awards 2014 must be in by 17 January 2014. The award categories cover the full range of services provided by and for coach operators and their customers, recognising excellence in a wide range of disciplines. Judging and mystery shopping will take place soon after, with a shortlist announcement in February. […]
Bus, rail and Midland Metro passengers have been putting their questions to the experts via Twitter with a virtual Your Public Transport Matters event. The event gave people the chance to give their views and ask any questions on public transport in the West Midlands. Twitter is also being used by the region’s transport authority […]