Lothian’s passenger numbers have increased by over 17% from 94 million in 2022 to 110 million last year. The result combines passenger numbers across Lothian, Lothian Country and East Coast Buses. “…this strong commercial performance is a testament to our people on the frontline and behind the scenes” – Lothian’s Managing Director, Sarah Boyd Lothian’s […]
Transport UK London Bus (formerly Abellio) has mobilised the contract for routes 133 and N133. It now operates these routes on behalf of TfL. With the addition of these busy Central and South London routes, Transport UK London Bus now operates nearly 11% of the TfL bus network, serving customers across London. The 133/N133 will […]
Williams Coaches of Brecon has achieved the DVSA’s Earned Recognition status. It is the first PCV operator in Wales to earn the accreditation. DVSA Earned Recognition is a voluntary scheme where operators have to pass an exacting audit to prove they meet high driver and vehicle standards. Operators that take part regularly share performance data […]
Newport Transport is to double its commitment to the FlixBus UK network in 2024, with new routes and increased services due to launch before the summer. Flix and Newport Transport partnered last year, resulting in the launch of the travel tech brand’s first dedicated airport lines in the UK. Building on the success of the […]
Coventry operator Harry Shaw has taken delivery of three Irizar Integral i4 high-capacity coaches. The trio are 12.9 metres in length and fitted with 70 seats in a 3+2 configuration, all with three-point seatbelts. They each have the MX11-270kw (367bhp) engine matched to a ZF EcoLife Coachline transmission. The coaches are PSVAR compliant and feature […]
A former Tower Transit manager who has latterly worked at electric drive giant Ballard Power Systems has set up an independent consultancy to help operators plan for zero-emission vehicles. David Yorke MSc CEng is at the helm of Future Zero Emission, bringing his vast experience to bear on the often unforeseen planning that moving to […]
Bookings are now open for this year’s ALBUM Conference, which is to be held at Carden Park Hotel in Cheshire. Taking the theme ‘Moving On Up’, the conference takes place on 22-24 April 2024 and is being hosted by Warrington’s Own Buses and the Association of Local Bus Company Managers (ALBUM). The event aims to […]
Berrys Coaches, MacPhails Coaches and Westway Coach Services have joined the Guild of British Coach Operators. The new members undertook an exacting independent audit, covering their engineering and driver compliance, vehicle presentation and quality of client service. They join 23 members of the Guild, with coverage across the UK. Guild Chairman, Anthony Winson, said: “We […]