North Wales-based independent coach operator, Alpine Travel, has introduced a scheme to help with the vaccine effort for those who are shielding or vulnerable in the North Wales coastal region. Alpine Travel have once again launched their Here to Help Campaign. However, with a more positive future on the horizon, Alpine have now added help […]

One of the most vocal MPs fighting for the future of the coach industry in recent months has been Emma Hardy, MP for Hull West and Hessle. Since October last year, Emma has campaigned to gain Government support for the sector. Despite experiencing a setback in her goal in December when she was told no […]

The Confederation for Passenger Transport has warned that home to school services across England could be under threat once schools reopen unless the Government takes immediate action. In a letter to the schools minister, CPT has highlighted that, unless home to school payments continue during lockdown, many family-run operators will struggle to keep their businesses […]

The RHA has staged a second webinar to explain what it has planned for its RHA Coaches division, and the expertise it brings for future members. The event – with RHA MD Richard Smith, Membership Director, Phil Snowden and Technical Director, Paul Allera – briefed operators on the RHA’s current activities within haulage and other […]

Garage equipment company, V L Test Systems Ltd, has been awarded a contract from Tesco’s worth over £1m to supply and install new Brake Testers with Load Simulation at Tesco Vehicle Maintenance Units throughout the UK. This is to allow Tesco’s to be able to present all vehicles as laden when conducting a Brake Test […]

The body representing coach operators has warned that home to school services across England could be under threat once schools reopen unless the Government takes immediate action. In a letter to the schools minister, CPT has highlighted that, unless home to school payments continue during lockdown, many family-run operators will struggle to keep their businesses […]

It is with great regret that Bus and Coach Buyer must announce it is to suspend print publication for the next three issues. Under the new lockdown, we are aware of the difficulties that operators and suppliers face, and we feel it would be insensitive for our sales team to be making calls. We are […]

Miriam Jones, one of the stalwarts of Gwyn Jones Coaches, has died aged 88. Miriam passed away on 20 December 2020 suddenly but peacefully. Her operating history began in 1955, when she married Euros Jones, owner of the company founded in 1921, when Euros’ grandfather started with his first coach. Euros and Miriam operated from […]