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 […]
Transport Museum Wythall is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Birmingham’s iconic 50 bus service this Spring bank holiday weekend. On 26 and 27 May the Transport Museum, based on Chapel Lane in Wythall just outside Birmingham, will pay tribute to the long-running 50 bus service by providing free bus rides to Kings Heath and back […]
Bakers Dolphin has donated £1,000 to a new scheme aimed at enriching the lives of children in North Somerset through music education and performance. The contribution to Bristol Ensemble‘s BE Inspired project will bring live orchestral music and interactive learning experiences to 2,000 children in the most deprived parts of North Somerset over the next […]
Cornwall Council is addressing concerns over coach parking in Truro. The worries were raised following reports of a lack of spaces at Truro Coach Park due to buses being parked there. Cllr Rob Nolan, who sits on both Truro City Council and Cornwall Council, told B&CB that buses from Go Cornwall Bus’s fleet parked in […]
PHVC Minibus Leasing & Fleet Suppliers has appointed Ian Jeffery as its new Financial & Operations Director. The Fareham-based minibus supply specialist describes his appointment as the last piece of the puzzle completing the new PHVC leadership structure. Ian brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record in optimising financial performance and driving […]