Bus engineer, Nigel Brown, has completed his last shift at Oxford Bus Company’s Cowley headquarters, retiring after over 50 years’ service on the buses. One of the Go-Ahead-owned operator’s longest serving staff, Nigel left the depot for one final time to applause and congratulations from colleagues – some of whom he’ worked with for over […]
The funeral of Derek Easton, who jointly ran Eastons Coaches of Norfolk with his brother, Robert, saw his steam traction engine pressed into service as a hearse, and mourners travelling in the company’s vintage Duple Albion Victor coach. Derek, who has passed away aged 72, was the son of the landlords of the Ratcatchers Inn […]
Ralph Roberts, current CEO, has been appointed as McGill’s Group’s new Chairman, assuming the role from co-owner James Easdale who remains as a director alongside his brother, Sandy. Tony Williamson has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the group. Tony enjoys a wealth of experience in public transport across nearly 40 years […]
First Group Chairman, David Martin, has announced he is to retire from the Board of First Group. David Martin was appointed Chairman of FirstGroup in August 2019, serving as Executive Chairman following the departure of Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Gregory, in September 2021, until the appointment of the current Chief Executive Officer, Graham Sutherland, in […]
Cambridge is set to host the next Young Bus Professionals conference on 12 and 13 September 2024. Headlining the event will be Stagecoach’s CEO, Claire Miles. The programme includes an optional afternoon visit along the Cambridge Guided Busway and to Stagecoach East’s depot. In the evening, the after-dinner speaker will be Bill Hiron, Managing Director […]
Jon Eardley has been appointed as the new Managing Director for Aftersales and Telematics at Wrightbus’s fleet support business AllServiceOne. Jon has almost 30 years of experience at a variety of bus and coach businesses across the UK. He joins Wrightbus from Transport UK where he was Managing Director of the group’s London bus business. […]
The deadline for entries to this year’s UK Bus Awards is fast approaching, but there’s still time to participate, says its Chair. Alan Millar, Chair of the UK Bus Awards, encourages all in the industry to seize this opportunity: “Winning or becoming a finalist in any of our 20 award categories brings significant benefits. It […]
In the current environment, keeping the wheels turning safely and effectively is more crucial than ever. Vehicles are becoming more complex and the skills demanded of the workshop teams continue to increase. Fortunately, those in the front line are rising to this challenge and some of the best from across the UK had the opportunity […]