Bus and coach industry insurance broker, McCarron Coates, is suggesting 2024 becomes the Year of the Camera in our sector. The Leeds-based fleet insurance specialist says it can be extremely advantageous, from an insurance cost-saving and claims avoidance point of view, for all fleet operations to adopt First Notification of Risk strategies, as well as […]
School and workplace transportation specialist Kura has been acquired by commuting solutions business Zeelo. Despite the acquisition, Sam Ryan, Co-Founder and CEO of Zeelo, said it will be business as usual for Kura customers and operator partners. Current Kura customers are expected to continue receiving the same levels of service from their provider, but should […]
Safeguard Coaches is marking 100 years of business with a celebratory event at Guildford Cathedral. The free event takes place on Saturday 16 March between 12pm and 4pm. Attendees will also be given a free ride on a heritage bus, with a fleet of six running on the day. The buses are to be provided […]
Flix is launching its technology-based transport solution in India. The first buses are scheduled to depart on 6 February, connecting 46 cities with Delhi as a hub. With an estimated market size of €30bn (£25.62bn), India is the second largest bus market in the world, which Flix believes offers huge potential. Online bus travel bookings […]
Changes to drivers’ hours rules for coach drivers on European tours have been agreed by the European Parliament. The change is expected to offer more operational flexibility on trips in the EU, as well as better reflect the difference between coach and freight. The Council presidency and European Parliament have agreed on specific driving and […]
Arriva is hosting an in-person public event on 21 February in Medway. The Medway Passenger Forum will give passengers a chance to share their views on bus transport. The initiative aims to engage bus users in shaping the future of the bus services, with changes set to be implemented in September 2024. The event takes […]
A management buy-out of Rotala Plc is now complete. The business has been acquired by a newly incorporated entity (Rotala Group Ltd) set up by the company’s directors. Rotala Group Ltd is wholly owned by the existing Chief Executive of Rotala, Simon Dunn, Bob Dunn (Executive Director), and John Gunn (Non-Executive Chairman), together with certain […]
Drivers with McGill’s Buses in Renfrewshire took part in a training session to better understand the experiences of blind and partially sighted passengers. The company held a ‘Swap-With-Me’ event in which supporters of national sight loss charity RNIB Scotland explained the challenges they face when travelling on public transport, and how the driver’s actions can […]