Coaches have gained some support from the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) as it responds to the government’s consultation on an Integrated National Transport Strategy. The CPT says coaches must be placed at the heart of local and national transport planning. In its submission to the government’s consultation on an Integrated National Transport Strategy, the […]
Tim Moss CBE has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), effective from 31 March 2025. Tim is currently the Chief Operating Officer and Director General for Corporate Services and Inspectorates at the Welsh Government, and previously worked as Chief Executive at the Intellectual Property Office. Through these […]
Mike Whitehead, founder and Managing Director of coach industry supplier, Distinctive Systems Ltd, died on 11 February 2025. He was 74. Mike graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business in 1974, which included a strong computing element. When the very earliest personal computers started to emerge in the late 1970s Mike took an immediate interest […]
Wrightbus has taken the wraps off the latest version of its flagship hydrogen double-decker as it continued to lead the way in zero emission public transport. The upgraded Streetdeck Hydroliner Gen 2.0 will be built in its Ballymena factory, where overall production will reach record levels this year. The new vehicle is designed to be […]
It has been announced that under-21s are to benefit from a £1 bus fare across Wales. The news came as part of the Welsh Government’s Final Budget 2025-2026. The deal sees £15 million provided to fund a pilot scheme for young people aged 21 and under to pay only £1 for a single bus fare […]
Sittingbourne-based Chalkwell coach Hire has partnered with FleetConnect to roll out upgraded WiFi across it’s bus network. The new solution will see eleven systems deployed on buses serving the town and nearby communities, including the Isle of Sheppey. Managing Director, Roland Eglinton said: “People are looking for the best connectivity as part of the journey, […]
FlixBus has announced Cardiff-based Watts Coaches as a long-term operator partner. Watts initially collaborated with FlixBus in December 2024 to support the brand’s high passenger demand during the festive period. Following the success of this partnership, FlixBus is welcoming Watts as a full-time operator on its network. “We acted quickly and efficiently to integrate Watts […]
Irizar’s i6S Efficient FCEV has proven itself in real-world road trials, says the Spanish company. The project’s team travelled from the factory in Ormaiztegi to Zaragoza and refuelled at the hydrogen facilities located at the El Cisne 1 service station, achieving more than 850km, and showing it to be possible for use in long-distance coach operations.