Mistral Asset Finance has welcomed Rob Nicklin and Barry Stevens to its team. Barry Stevens has been active in the Asset Finance market for over 25 years, providing bespoke funding solutions for his customers. Barry said: “My goal and focus is to provide a seamless and transparent service built on speed of execution and professionalism, […]
The Coach Tourism Association has welcomed two new board members, expanding the organisation’s capabilities with coach tour operator and hotel management experience. Louise Webster, European Tours Manager at Acklams Coaches, and Beverley Williams-Smith, Head of Sales and Partnerships UK & Inbound, Kew Green Hotels, have now joined CTA’s board of directors. With more than 20 […]
Metroline is working in partnership with bus driver training provider on a new pilot training scheme to attract more than 20 apprentice bus drivers. The London bus operator has partnered with Realise to help attract and train the latest recruits through apprenticeships. The new drivers will be based out of three depots across London – […]
The 56th National Final of the UK Bus Driver of the Year Competition takes place in Blackpool on Sunday 1 September and entries have been rolling in from operators large and small who have put their best drivers forward. A total of 100 competitors from 34 bus operating companies are challenging for the coveted title […]
Sam Wilson has joined his family coach holiday business, Daish’s Holidays, as Head of Estates to oversee the group’s 12-strong portfolio of UK hotels. Sam is the son of the late Jeanne Wilson, the founder of Daish’s Holidays, who passed away earlier this year. His appointment signifies the transition to a second-generation family-run business during […]
First Bus and its trade union partner, Unite the Union, have reached a new learning agreement to improve opportunities for frontline colleagues across the business. Born out of the National Joint Consultative Forum (NJCF), this new partnership sees a significant investment from First Bus, creating six learning centre hubs for its frontline colleagues across its […]
Rupert Cox has been appointed as the Managing Director of Go East Anglia. His new role is effective from 1 September, following a successful period as interim MD, a position he started in June 2024. Rupert first joined Go-Ahead in March 2024, working on business development projects and stepped into the interim role following Gavin […]
Lothian has announced that Susan Deacon has been appointed to the role of Chair of Lothian’s Board. Ms Deacon takes over with immediate effect from Jim McFarlane who is standing down after nine years in the role. The appointment is for an initial period of two years. To aid the transition process, outgoing Chair Jim […]