Trade organisation RHA is seeking nominations for its Michelin-sponsored RHA Heroes awards. The awards recognise exceptional workers in the road transport sector (including the coach industry). The introduction of the accolade follows the organisation’s HGV Heroes campaign last year. RHA is asking the industry to nominate drivers, mechanics, depot staff, admin teams or anyone that […]
National Express is releasing its ‘Tastes of Normal’ limited-edition travel sweets. They have been given a baffling range of flavours inspired by favourite dishes associated with British locations, including fish and chips, pork pie, Cornish pasty, Wensleydale cheese, Eccles cake and curry. The National Express full UK timetable with hundreds of destinations is now on […]
Travel trade association, UKinbound, welcomes the confirmation of the 17 May date for the return of leisure travel, but warns the industry cannot afford any further set-backs to opening up. UKinbound CEO, Joss Croft, said: “Confirmation that non-essential international travel will reopen on 17 May is a positive step forward and will be celebrated across […]
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that international leisure travel can begin again from 17 May 2021, as planned in the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown. However, strict border control measures will remain in place. The relaxation of rules means people will be able to go on holidays to green listed countries from 17 May. […]
Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) is nearing, with signs and number plate recognition (NPR) cameras now being installed in preparation. The city’s CAZ is set to go live on 1 June 2021. It was due to be put in place last year, but the pandemic delayed its implementation. The CAZ is to operate 24 hours […]
An international survey has found 57% of its respondents would prefer to see increased investment in greener public transport being prioritised over investment in personal transport in their local area. These findings form part of an international survey conducted by professional services company GHD among over 8,000 consumers in the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, […]
Pelican Yutong has sold the first electric airside bus in the UK to Newcastle International Airport, with the prospect of more as the airport drives its green ambitions. The Yutong ABe13 airside bus uses the same driveline as the proven TCe12 electric coach, with a 258kWh Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (LFP) battery and 350kW motor driving […]
Intercity coach operator megabus has joined forces with Bournemouth-based Yellow Buses to offer a new service from Bournemouth to London, via Heathrow Airport. The new service will be operated by drivers from locally-owned Yellow Buses, and will run from Thursday to Monday every week offering five daily journeys in each direction starting 21 May. The […]