Daish’s Holidays has reported a 105% increase in bookings during the first two weeks of January, compared to the same period last year, despite the current lockdown restrictions. A recent survey confirmed that 71% of participants would prefer to holiday in the UK this year, rather than travel abroad, which supports the company’s peak in […]
Following consultation, the Scottish Government is making preparations to extend free bus travel to all young people under the age of 19 who reside in Scotland. Draft legislation has now been laid which, if approved by the Scottish Parliament, will enable arrangements to be put in place for the scheme to start operating as soon […]
Sparkling frontline heroes from amongst the ranks of a Berkshire-based bus company were officially named today. Although 2020 wasn’t exactly a ‘gem’ of a year, Reading Buses say there are employees whose performances have been ‘gems’, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic. And the company want to recognise and thank people who have done something special. […]
Wrightbus is looking to a positive year ahead with the creation of more than 40 new jobs at its Ballymena headquarters. Wrightbus, which launched the world’s first zero-emission hydrogen double decker bus in 2020, has created the roles in preparation for increasing production of the vehicle this year to assist global net zero ambitions and […]
Anna Westerberg has been appointed as President Volvo Buses and new member of Volvo Group Management. Anna Westerberg, born 1975, currently holds the position as head of Volvo Group Connected Solutions. Her career at the Volvo Group began in 2009 and she has held many positions at the company such as head of Volvo Group […]
Summing up what the UK Coach Operators Association (UKCOA) is about, Mark Anderson of Andersons Travel, said: “The UKCOA is a trade association for coach operators, administered by coach operators.” These words were said at the official launch of the UKCOA, the new name for the LTCOA. The change of moniker reflects the growing reach […]
The future of Bonded Coach Holidays (BCH) has been secured following the formation of a strategic alliance between ABTOT (Association of Bonded Tour Organisers Trust) and the Confederation of Passenger Transport. CPT is authorised to run the BCH consumer protection scheme by BEIS under the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018. However, […]
The Scottish Government has announced that an additional £25 million is being made available through a second round of the Scottish Ultra Low Emission Bus Scheme. The scheme, which opened in August last year, provides support to bus operators and manufactures who want to transition to zero emission vehicles and also help drive a green […]