Leading electrification specialist, Zenobē, has urged the bus and coach industry to push back against Ofgem’s decision to allow suppliers to ramp up standing charges by as much as 1,000%. Steven Meersman – one of company’s founder directors – told B&CB that some operators have faced the standing charge for power supply to go from […]
Professionals in the bus and coach industry have been recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours list. Bill Hiron, Chair of ALBUM and MD of Stephensons of Essex, has been awarded an MBE in the list. Mr Hiron, who has chaired Album since 2018 is also a former President of CPT and was recognised for services to […]
It is with great sadness that we report Roslynd Hadley, one of the Managing Directors of Prospect Coaches, has passed away. She was 69-years-old. The operator made the announcement on its Facebook page. The statement said: “Ros passed away peacefully after a short battle with illness with her family by her side.” Earlier this year […]
Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) has two reasons to celebrate following the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation Awards last night (13 June 2024). The organisation, dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the bus, coach and community transport industry, won the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Award. The accolade acknowledges the group’s impact […]
Gavin Smith, Managing Director of Go East Anglia, is to transition to a new role within the Go-Ahead Group, effective from Monday (17 June 2024). Gavin’s new position will see him head up the team delivering the Fastrack network in Kent, a 15-year contract worth £110 million which Go-Ahead will operate from November 2024. Gavin […]
Cleveland-based Coatham Coaches has taken delivery of two integral Irizar coaches: a high-capacity i4 and an i6s Efficient. At 12.9m in length, the i4 can carry 70 passengers in a 3+2 seating configuration. Featuring a Masats semi-automatic wheelchair lift integrated into the nearside central stairwell, and Hanover destination equipment the coach is compliant with PSVAR […]
Off-road bus manufacturer TORSUS is unveiling the next generation of its flagship bus, PRAETORIAN. Named after the elite Roman guard unit, the vehicle is in its third generation. The latest version of the 35-passenger capacity PCV has more than 50 technical updates and options. It features an 8.7m polymer body and a six-cylinder MAN diesel […]
Go-Ahead has announced the appointment of experienced transport leader Louise Cheeseman. Louise is to join the board of the Go-Ahead Group as a Non-Executive Director, effective from 1 July. The addition of Louise as a new Director is intended to support the company’s strategic plan to grow its business within the UK and internationally, ensure […]