National Coach Week, which runs from 8 to 12 April, will see the launch of RHA Coaches’ Manifesto for the Coach Industry – which will not only highlight the coach’s importance but appeal for positive changes to tackle its challenges. The event was created by RHA Coaches but supported across the industry by trade associations […]
National Express has revealed the first of 25 new Van Hool Altano TDX21 tri-axle coaches that are due to enter service this year. The initial high-capacity overdecker coach was unveiled at Van Hool’s UK site in Wellingborough before heading to Bristol to join Edwards Coaches’ National Express fleet. It will be joined by nine others […]
An added extra to the Confederation of Passenger Transport’s northern region dinner weekend was a ride and drive event. Regional Manager (North of England) at CPT, Andrew McGuinness, told B&CB the dinner event is a great opportunity to show off some of the industry’s vehicles to potential buyers, making the most of the captive audience […]
Transdev has launched its new depot in York. Located near the Rawcliffe Bar Park & Ride site on the north west corner of York, it sees the operator vacate its Fulford Road facility at the south west of the city. Paul Turner, Commercial Director at Transdev Blazefield, told B&CB at the launch the company has […]
Peter Woodhouse, from bus and coach industry legal specialists, Stone King LLP, says your maintenance record can flag up neglected walk-round checks. Writing in the 22 March issue of Bus & Coach Buyer, Peter says the compliance issue that most frequently seems to trouble operators is the driver daily walk-round check, and its importance cannot […]
Dale Ogg has joined Pelican Bus & Coach as an Area Sales Manager for coach covering Scotland, following a long spell at Scania. Dale will be replacing Bob Elliott, the Pelican stalwart who will be retiring at the end of this month. Dale brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his new role at […]
On the eve of a report which says that potholes have never been so bad on Britain’s roads, the former owner of a historic vehicle has said that this was among reasons he sold the Bedford J2. Steve Dine, MD of Empress of Hastings, told Bus & Coach Buyer that the much-loved 18-seat midicoach was […]
Guildford bus and coach operator Safeguard Coaches has staged a hugely successful celebration of its 100 years in the industry. The centenary event saw seven heritage buses drafted in from a number of collections to offer three free bus services around the West Surrey town, all terminating at the main celebration at Guildford Cathedral, where […]