Yelloway has become one of two operators in Greater Manchester to achieve the DVSA’s Earned Recognition scheme. Earned Recognition scheme is a voluntary scheme for all operators who can demonstrate a strong track record of compliance and adherence to standards. Its journey towards meeting these standards started in 2019, but the Covid-19 lockdowns forced the […]
As international travel restrictions ease, from 12 February FlixBus international routes to and from the UK are to return. The London-Paris line is coming back, with overnight journeys available from 12 February, seven days a week, with an eight to nine hour travel time between the two capitals. A week later, day-time rides will return […]
Mike Woodhouse, owner of M&J Minibus, is about to embark on his third 100-mile charity cycle ride. The bicycle marathon is to earn money for Arthritis Action. He is doing it in solidarity with his friend who has suffered with the condition his whole life. The ride is on 30 July from Bury St Edmunds […]
Arriva Buses has invested £7.4m in 34 new Wrightbus buses for Merseyside. The new buses represent an investment of £7.4 million from Arriva and feature audio-visual stop announcement, free wifi and USB charging ports. The order includes 24 double-deck Wrights Streetdecks for Liverpool route 10B running between Huyton and Liverpool and route 14 running between […]
Technical issues with Wrightbus hydrogen buses in First Bus’s Aberdeen fleet have been identified and the manufacturer is already rectifying them. During routine checks last week, a Parts and Service Engineer from Wrightbus discovered an issue with a mounting bracket at the rear of one of First’s Hydroliners. After a maintenance check, Wrightbus took the […]
A former Scottish operator who had applied for a new O licence has been referred by the Traffic Commissioner to Action Fraud – the government’s portal chasing down illegally-claimed Covid grants and loans. James Kilpatrick had applied last August for a new O licence, against a background of Public Inquiries into his repute, maintenance and […]
Investment business REL Investment Management has announced it has taken over multi-site South London and Kent operator Redwing Coaches. The acquisition will see management team Nigel Taylor and Paul Hockley staying on as Directors and retaining a share of the business. Redwing will be restructured and operate as REL Redwing. Due to the affects of […]
Caetano’s hydrogen-powered H2.City Gold is being demonstrated in Italy with the operator Arriva Italia. This is the first time the manufacturer’s vehicle is being used in the Mediterranean country. The 12m Caetano H2.City Gold is equipped with the Toyota Fuel Cell, which is advertised with a range of over 400km. The Italian demonstration is expected […]