MD of Stagecoach’s operations across the west of England and Oxfordshire, Rachel Geliamassi, is taking on the new role of Customer Services Director at Great Western Railway (GWR). She has 16 years’ experience in the bus industry. In her new role, she will be responsible for leading the customer services teams across its stations and […]
West Yorkshire coach tour operator Welsh’s Coaches is to close in June as its directors, John and Judy Welsh, head for retirement. Trading for more than 50 years, the Pontefract business started by John’s father, Jim, at its base in the village of Upton, began life serving the local mining community with taxis, school buses […]
Oxford Bus Group has appointed Alex Chutter as Area Director of Pulhams Coaches, to lead its strategic growth. Alex has more than 12 years’ experience in the public transport industry, most recently as Operations Director at Go-Ahead Group’s Brighton & Hove Buses and Metrobus division. Oxford Bus Group, owned by the Go-Ahead Group, which comprises […]
Two Traffic Commissioners are to leave their posts this year. After four years as Traffic Commissioner for the North-West of England, Gerallt Evans has announced his retirement from the role with effect from 31 January 2024. Gerallt will continue in the role of Deputy Traffic Commissioner. A recruitment process for the Traffic Commissioner for the […]
First West of England has begun partnering the Bristol-based charity Suicide Prevention UK, training drivers to spot the signs of someone planning to take their own life. ‘There is someone…’ is a campaign which aims to provide support and guidance for anyone planning to end their life, ensuring there is someone to to listen, talk […]
PHVC Minibus Leasing & Fleet Suppliers has announced a change to its leadership structure. Paul Huxford will be transitioning into the role of Founder/Chairman, allowing for the appointment of a new Managing Director and Sales Director to drive the company forward. The company says this strategic decision is part of its commitment to continuous growth […]
A Wolverhampton coach operator has gone into liquidation, apologising to his customers and suppliers for money owed. InterChoice Limited – which has seven O discs – is being handled by Begbies Traynor, which had a ‘virtual’ creditors’ meeting last week. The company, whose sole Director is John Evitt, has been trading since 1996. Companies House […]
Concerns about the mandatory change to the terms and conditions for all Scottish public sector grant payments in relation to Fair Work First, which includes Network Support Grant, have prompted Transport Scotland to organise more on-line engagement sessions. The NSG conditionality strengthens previous Fair Work First policy set out in current terms and conditions, and […]