Roeville has appointed Daniel Caddick as its new Commercial Director as the business looks to boost its strategic growth and expansion. The South Yorkshire-based company specialises in reservation, operations and e-commerce systems to UK coach tour operators. It continues to develop its offerings with its latest cloud-based private hire and contract platform: PHCloud. Daniel previously […]
Aura Brand Solutions and National Express have collaborated for a co-brand arrangement with Manchester Airport Group (MAG). The project sees London Stansted Airport’s airside bus fleet branded with National Express promotional messaging, with reciprocal branding on the National Express scheduled coach fleet promoting reasons to travel from Stansted Airport. The Stansted airside fleet comprising Alexander […]
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 […]
Transport consultant, Beverley Bell CBE, has called for the government to carve a better deal for Isle of Wight residents and visitors as ferry services falter and prices rise. “This morning, the residents and businesses of the Isle of Wight were met with yet another disruption as Red Funnel announced the cancellation of their sailings,” […]
The Coach Tourism Association’s Winter Networking event is set for 23-25 November in Blackpool, based at The Imperial Hotel. Though it’s for members only, coach tour operators can join the CTA for as little as £275 for the year, with a whole raft of benefits including regular networking, seminars, familiarisation trips and a chance to […]
Responding to the Welsh Government’s publication today of draft Guidance about setting 30mph speed limits on restricted roads and other 20mph roads, Aaron Hill, Director, Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) Cymru says: “Bus operators across Wales will be pleased to see the Welsh Government has recognised the negative impact its 20mph policy has made on […]
Stagecoach East’s MK1 bus route, which links Bedford with Milton Keynes and Luton has been made a finalist for a National Transport Award (NTA) – a true mark of achievement in the travel industry. The shortlisting comes after a rigorous application and judging process, meaning that the route has already fought off competition from all […]
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 […]