Colleagues at Lothian Buses with caring responsibilities will have a new resource to support them thanks to the launch of a Carer’s Passport. It marks the end of the two-year partnership between the bus operator and VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian). A Carer’s Passport is a living document which details the flexibilities needed to […]
A Driver from Stagecoach East in Peterborough has won an award in recognition of potentially saved the life of someone having a suspected heart-attack. Paul McCarthy, a Driver at Peterborough Depot won the Mick Capper Award after seeing off competition from other outstanding bus professionals around the region. While still a Trainee, Paul, along with […]
Grayson Thermal Systems is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its Founder and Chairman, Graham Hateley. He passed away peacefully on Saturday 25 January 202 at the age of 89. Graham began his career in the heat exchange industry in 1955, laying the groundwork for his future as a pioneer in thermal management. In […]
D&E Coaches’ Donald Mathieson is retiring and the ownership of the operation is going to The Highland Council. Despite the new ownership, the Inverness-based operator’s original management team remains in place. The company was formed in 1996 by Donald and his wife, Elizabeth. Operating from his home on Deveron Street, he laid the foundations for […]
Following a successful 2024 as the exclusive approved dealer for the Noone Turas range in England and Wales, Jones Coach and Bus Sales has expanded its team. The North Wales-based dealer has added Sales Executive, David Cunliffe. The addition is aimed at supporting the company’s ongoing growth and meeting increasing demand for its mini and midi […]
In a significant career move, Jonathan Ziebart has transitioned from his role as UK Managing Director of Ascendal Group to join international investment and advisory house, RebelGroup, as a Director in its London offices. Jonathan brings 14 years of strategic growth, investment and business turnaround experience from the international public transport industry, most notably including […]
FlixBus is promoting Francesca Hand to the role of Senior Operations Manager. Originally from London, Francesca has a Master’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering and has acted as Operations Manager at FlixBus since October 2022. In her new role, Francesca will work alongside several of FlixBus’s operator partners, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to passengers. […]
The founder of Kent coach operation The Kings Ferry, Peter O’Neill, has died aged 80. He took the company from one minibus to the area’s most significant operation, with 35 coaches on commuter services alone. The son of an Irish migrant, Peter’s first encounter with public transport was as a child, selling newspapers to bus […]