Roads have been closed in Blackburn after a bus fire at the town’s bus station. The cause of the blaze is accidental, according to Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. Two fire engines and an aerial ladder platform were called to the fire. Firefighters used three jets to extinguish the flames and ensured that the blaze […]
Improvements to Brylaine Travel services in Lincolnshire, are being made using BSIP funding. The announcement follows a similar bus boost for PC Coaches and Stagecoach East Midlands made using the funding. Brylaine’s ‘Boston into Town’ service and the Boston to Lincoln route are being enhanced. The ‘Boston into Town’ service is to run on extended […]
Two new Alexander Dennis Enviro400 double-deckers have been supplied to Nolan Coaches. Based in Clonshaugh, Dublin, the operator is to use the new buses on its FerryLink service, which provides connections to and from Dublin city centre including Heuston and Connolly stations for passengers arriving or departing on Irish Sea crossings at Dublin Port. The […]
Warrington operator Omega Busways is sponsoring six Warrington Wolves players. Three of the players are from the physical disability rugby league team and three from the wheelchair rugby league team. This partnership demonstrates Omega Busways’ commitment to promoting inclusivity within the community it serves. The sponsorship will support these dedicated athletes as they compete throughout […]
First Bus Solent is now operating the Hoverbus service on behalf of Hovertravel. It was formerly operated by Stagecoach. The service connects the hovercraft for crossings to and from the Isle of Wight, taking passengers from stops across Portsmouth to its Southsea Terminal. A new bus with a new livery has been put on the […]
Coach holiday specialist Caledonian Leisure has completed the acquisition of Tartan Travel. The deal is part of a wider mutual partnership with hotel and tour operator Blackpool Promotions. The acquisition of Glasgow-based Tartan Travel is expected to further strengthen Caledonian Travel’s presence in Scotland, where it already has strong roots. It is envisioned to provide […]
Vectare has acquired Simonds of Botesdale, a bus and coach operator with a heritage of 96 years of operation. Simonds, which is based in Diss, on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, operates home to school, private hire and rail replacement services, alongside tours and day excursions and a small network of local bus services. The business will […]
First Bus has hosted its inaugural ‘Our Way’ Awards to recognise and celebrate frontline colleagues across the business. Colleagues gathered at London’s St Pancras Renaissance Hotel on 17 April, where TV presenter Steph McGovern presented the awards. The awards involved a robust nomination and shortlisting process, comprising two rounds of judging by independent panels and […]