Alexander Dennis has delivered two Enviro200 single-deckers to Skills Motor Coaches of Nottingham. The new Enviro200s are the first Alexander Dennis single-deckers bought by the family-owned business. Each 10.8m long bus seats up to 40 passengers. They join six Enviro400 double-deckers delivered earlier this year. Skills will use its new Alexander Dennis buses when it […]
A new Coach Pilot Scheme for Newcastle Christmas Market 2025, in partnership with Newcastle NE1 BID and Destination North East, has been announced by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT). Running over 15 to 16 November and 6 to 7 December 2025, the pilot aims to position Newcastle as a top UK coach-friendly destination, not only at Christmas but all year round. The scheme […]
Malcolm Batten reviews the history of dedicated bus-based park and ride operations in England, the first successful attempt at which is credited to the City of Leicester with a Christmas shopping service in 1966. In the subsequent six decades, schemes have come, and often gone again, in around 60 towns and cities, some lasting little […]
Greater Manchester’s Bee Network is rolling out Express Mode payment capability. This enables passengers to use Apple Pay to quickly and simply pay for their travel on the region’s buses and trams using an iPhone or Apple Watch. When using Express Mode with Apple Pay, passengers do not need to wake or unlock their iPhone […]
FlixBus has announced a new partnership with the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan. The team-up is intended to introduce the Indian state’s vibrant culture and heritage to UK passengers. As part of the initiative, FlixBus has unveiled a custom-branded coach which showcases the rich and colourful tourism landscape of Rajasthan. The collaboration was launched […]
Dublin-based Harris Group has revealed its plan to introduce Higer bus and coach products to the UK. Modelled on the group’s success on growing the Maxus brand of Chinese built vehicles in the UK, Harris Bus & Coach will be fully operational in early 2026. Headquartered alongside the Maxus operation in Liverpool, the company will […]
Jones Bus and Coach Sales is hosting a ‘Back to School’ event at its base in Llanrwst, Conwy, on 21 and 22 August. Over 20 vehicles for sale will be on display over the two days, with more to be added. A range of vehicle registrations are available, from 2021 to 2003 and from 16 […]
New UK bus, coach and minibus registrations surged by almost two thirds (62.5%) in the second quarter of 2025 (Q2) with 2,968 registrations, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It represents the ninth consecutive quarter of growth, with the SMMT saying rising passenger levels give […]