Wet weather planning a success for show
Implementation of a wet weather plan to mitigate the effects of several weeks of rainfall resulted in a successful show for the annual South East Bus Festival at Kent Showground near Maidstone. Last year, a similar unusual amount of rain resulted in the cancellation of the event. The rain had left the showground too soft […]
Manchester Mayor meets with McKenna Brothers
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has visited destination display specialist, McKenna Brothers. The visit by the Mayor was aimed at acknowledging and supporting local suppliers, particularly in the context of the Be e Network. During the visit, Burnham met with the team at McKenna Brothers, who have been actively engaged in supporting the […]
National Express boosts departures to Glastonbury Festival
As the official coach travel partner of Glastonbury Festival, National Express has added 34 more departures this year to meet demand. This takes the total number of locations served to 109. The company is expected to carry over 20% more passengers compared with 2023. A limited number of seats are still available to book, with […]
Nottingham’s electric Yutongs hit the roads
Nottingham City Transport’s (NCT’s) electric Yutongs are now in service. The first of the operator’s new buses are being used on Red 50 to Sneinton, Colwick and Victoria Retail Park, followed by Pink 30 to Ilkeston Road, Wollaton and Bramcote. Supplied by Pelican Yutong, the buses come to NCT’s usual specification, but have several new […]
FlixBus expands Cymru Coaches partnership
FlixBus is expanding its partnership with Cymru Coaches from 25 April, adding Bristol Airport as a new destination for passengers. The new service will operate five times a day between Bristol Airport, Newport, Cardiff, Bridgend and Swansea. Swansea-based Cymru Coaches, which partnered with FlixBus in summer 2022, announced it will be growing its commitment to […]
First Van Hool T Series goes to DJ Thomas
After the news of VDL agreeing to take over Van Hool production, the Belgian manufacturer’s UK arm has delivered its first T Series. The Van Hool T16 Astron had no sooner been delivered to to D J Thomas of Neath, near Port Talbot, than it went to the UK Coach Rally and won Coach of […]
VDL offer saves Van Hool
VDL’s binding offer for the coach business of Van Hool – in particular the North Macedonia factory which has continued to produce vehicles – has been accepted by the Belgian receiver. VDL Groep/Van Hool has confirmed that the aim is for a rapid restart of coach production and the UK dealership based at Wellingborough has […]