A new set of operators are now eligible for the Showbus ‘Best Local Operator’ award. The event is to move to Stratford-upon-Avon for the 2013 edition, meaning companies in Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, the West Midlands Metropolitan area and Rutland can now enter for this particular award. Those wishing to take part […]
Ian Gordon Commercials has agreed to provide service support for Minis to Midis, in respect of the Noone Turas range of mini and midi coaches and conversions by Paramount. Ian Gordon Commercials has bases at Stair, near Ayr and in Glasgow. Including Minis to Midis’ own facility in Doncaster, the appointment takes the number of […]
Purpose built bus and coach registrations in July fell to 263 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). SMMT Bus and Coach Manager, Wendy Williamson, said, ‘The bus and coach sector continues to struggle when compared to last year, with registrations for the market falling 19.1% in […]
Cardiff Bus has launched its biggest service change in over ten years with a customer information day in the city centre. Representatives from the municipally owned operator were on hand to answer queries about the alterations, as well as to distribute new timetables and network maps at a special ‘info bus’ set up on Working […]
The introduction of new bus lane enforcement measures has addressed congestion and road safety concerns at Bournemouth’s central travel interchange. Building on CCTV use in other areas of enforcement, Bournemouth Borough Council is using two SEA ROADflow Flexi cameras to identify contraventions at the Coach House Place interchange near the town’s central station. The new […]
Two Neoplan Tourliners and a Neoplan Starliner have been added to Angela Coaches Ltd’s fleet. Their addition coincides with the company’s 60th anniversary celebrations. The Tourliners are based on the 12m P21 chassis powered by an MAN 440PS D2676 engine coupled with a ZF AS-Tronic 12-speed transmission. On board equipment includes 44 Kiel Advance seats, […]
Translink has rolled out its transport plan for the World Police & Fire Games (WPFG) that last until 10 August. It included running special bus services for the Opening Ceremony, exclusive WPFG travelcards and a travel guide to ensure competitors and visitors can easily travel to all the sporting events. Pic: Northern Ireland Tridents ice […]
A new ticket offering discounted travel for children on Sheffield’s bus and tram network has been launched. Costing £2 a day, the new Citywide Child – Day ticket is on sale from 1 to 31 August 2013. Introduced and spearheaded by Travel South Yorkshire as part of the TravelMaster scheme, it is available for five […]