Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and BYD UK will commence the design and assembly of chassis for the BYD/ADL partnership’s electric single- and double-deck buses for the British market, ensuring completed vehicles are built in ADL’s facilities in the UK. Electric bus chassis assembly will take place in ADL’s facilities with on-the-ground support from the BYD […]
Hamphire-based bus company, Xelabus is rolling out a new initiative and reaching out far and wide to Housing Associations, Sheltered housing schemes and high risk vulnerable citizens who will struggle to get to their doctors surgery or vaccination hub. The bus company are urging leaders within these groups to get in touch and where possible […]
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 […]