Anthony’s Travel is celebrating being crowned ‘Halton Family Business of the Year’ at the Halton Business Awards. The awards event was held at the DCBL Stadium in Widnes and had over 500 attendees. “To receive this award was the icing on the cake for our anniversary year” – Richard Bamber, Managing Partner of Anthony’s Travel […]
A strong will to support the UK bus manufacturing industry was on display at a recent parliamentary event, B&CB has been told. The parliamentary reception held by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Buses attracted over 80 attendees. The Secretary of State was unfortunately unable to attend. A representative from the APPG told […]
Nottingham-based operator Skills Motor Coaches has taken delivery of six Alexander Dennis Enviro400 double deckers. This marks the operators first delivery of new Alexander Dennis vehicles since 2017. The 84-seat Enviro400s are supporting newly awarded contracts and further strengthening the company’s reputation for high-quality school transport, private hire, and corporate travel. “This latest delivery of […]
Ticketer’s founder, John Clarfelt, has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the bus sector in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025. John’s award recognises his outstanding contribution to the bus industry and the innovative culture instilled at Ticketer, which contributed to smarter, more accessible transport for […]
A cost increase for coaches and buses using the Dartford Crossing is to be in place from 1 September 2025. From that date, category C two-axle buses and coaches will be charged £4.20 (or £3.60 for pre-pay account holders), up from the current £3 (or £2.63 pre-paid). Category D tri-axle PCVs are to be charged […]
Roberts Travel Group reports it is ‘over the moon’ to announce its wins at a local business awards. The Coalville-based operator won Gold in Business of the Year and Silver in High Growth Business of the Year categories of the SME Leicestershire & Rutland Business Awards 2025. A statement on the operator’s website said: “Every […]
Scottish Citylink has revealed what it describes as a huge capacity upgrade on its Aberdeen routes. The ComfortDelGro- and Stagecoach-owned company’s summer timetable, which was introduced last month, has seen the introduction of over 4,000 extra seats on routes to and from the city. The extra capacity has been delivered through the introduction of enhanced […]
As Wales continues its push towards bus franchising, ALBUM has addressed the development with the following statement: The Association of Local Bus Company Managers (ALBUM) welcomes the debate on the future of bus services in Wales, and supports the Welsh Government’s ambition to put passengers first. However, we urge a measured, inclusive and evidence-led approach […]