Following the news earlier this week that Arriva is considering closing two depots in Buckinghamshire, Carousel Buses is holding a special recruitment event for drivers, mechanics and supervisory positions. The Go-Ahead-owned operator is offering a joining bonus of £4,000 for drivers, paid in instalments over a one-year period. Arriva has begun consultation on the proposed […]
TS Travels Group based in Normanton, West Yorkshire, has taken delivery of a new Temsa HD12. The specification includes full PSVAR, Alcoa Dura-Bright alloy wheels, hot water boiler, drop-down tables, USB charging points in the seating area, a Bosch professional line audio system, centre sunken toilet, wood-effect flooring and reverse camera. The coach is powered […]
The UK’s new bus, coach and minibus market grew by 74.6% in the first three months of 2024 with 1,690 new PSVs hitting the roads, according to figures published today (16 May 2024) by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Growth was driven by a more than doubling in demand for new minibuses, […]
First Bus and West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) have announced a further £11.2m investment in the operator’s Bramley depot. The investment is expected to make half the fleet based at the site zero-emission before the end of 2024. WYCA with support from First Bus has been successful in securing £3.4m in a ‘variation request’ from […]
Professionals from the bus and coach industry are contenders for accolades at the everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards. In the Customer/Passenger Award (Above & Beyond) category, two of the five finalists are from the PCV sector. They include Rukia Ali, Station Agent, FlixBus and Hannah Man, Communications Manager at Go-Ahead London. Lorna Murphy, Operations […]
National Express is increasing its coach network coverage across the UK, including a new overnight service from Bradford to London. The news follows a separate announcement that it is introducing faster journey times on its 540 coach service between Manchester and London, with journey times reduced by up to 30 minutes. Ahead of the summer […]
Anderson Travel of London has taken delivery of two new Temsa HD12 coaches as part of a larger order for 2024. This initial pair of Temsa HD12s are both 53-seat, PSVAR-prepared coaches and are to Anderson Travel Director, Mark Anderson`s own requirements including Alcoa Dura Brite alloy wheels, a hot water boiler, dual monitors, footrests, […]
Bus franchising in the West Midlands could roll out in 2027. Last year, the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board commissioned an assessment of future options for the bus network. The work will explore how a franchised network could be delivered. Under the current legislation the process, including public consultation, means the transition could begin […]