Entrepreneur Andy Scott investment firm REL Capital has continued its acquisition drive within the coach sector, having purchased three more operators by way of retirement sales, with two further acquisition in the pipeline in the coming months. Lewis Coaches based in East London was first established in 1919, and is the oldest coach company in […]
PHVC Minibus Leasing & Fleet Suppliers has appointed Ian Jeffery as its new Financial & Operations Director. The Fareham-based minibus supply specialist describes his appointment as the last piece of the puzzle completing the new PHVC leadership structure. Ian brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record in optimising financial performance and driving […]
Entrepreneur Andy Scott investment firm REL Capital has continued its acquisition drive within the coach sector, having purchased three more operators by way of retirement sales, with two further acquisition in the pipeline in the coming months. Lewis Coaches based in East London was first established in 1919, and is the oldest coach company in […]
On the eve of its acquisition of the Van Hool coach business, Belgium-based VDL Bus & Coach formally opened its VDL Bus Roeselare, the new Flemish production facility. In addition to the 27,000m2 production facility, this also launches the workshop, warehouse, and offices of VDL Bus Roeselare and VDL Bus & Coach Belgium nv. The […]
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 […]
First Bus is now an accredited real Living Wage (RLW) employer (from 1 April 2024). Its 1,300 staff across the UK have benefited from a pay rise in line with the new commitment, says First Bus. The move brings every employee to at least £12 per hour in pay rates. These colleagues are spread across […]
Charity transport organisation Transaid is appealing to coach and bus operators to take up the final places in its Cycle Kenya challenge fundraiser. With more than 30 participants already signed up, just nine places now remain for Transaid’s Cycle Kenya challenge, which will take place from 4 – 13 October 2024. The adventure will see […]
National Coach Week, which runs from 8 to 12 April, will see the launch of RHA Coaches’ Manifesto for the Coach Industry – which will not only highlight the coach’s importance but appeal for positive changes to tackle its challenges. The event was created by RHA Coaches but supported across the industry by trade associations […]
