Stagecoach has launched a new customer rewards scheme that helps support staycations (holidays and day trips within the UK). The scheme provides special offers right across the country in the leisure sector, including visitor attractions, places to eat out and hotels. Called Stagecoach Rewards, it is designed to support local attractions and retailers, with each […]
Travel de Courcey has been forced into administration after its business collapsed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coventry-based operator is thought to be the largest privately-owned bus and coach company in the Midlands. Running from three depots, it has a licence for 150 vehicles. Its network served hospitals, schools, the Ricoh Arena and the […]
Mike Cooper, the current CEO of Eurostar, is to take over as the new Arriva Group CEO, effective from early October 2020. He will succeed Dr. Manfred Rudhart who is stepping down as Arriva CEO following almost five years in the role. Arriva is already well known to Mike, who worked for the business for […]
Celebrating 20 years of the CitySightseeing hop-on hop-off tourist service round the sights of York, Transdev has introduced a new fleet of upgraded ADL Enviro 400s converted to high specification open-top vehicles by Thorntons Bus Refurbishment. Carrying a live guide and also offering the choice of nine commentary languages, they support the improved 15-minute frequency, […]
The Cardiff Honk for Hope event brought more than 80 coaches to the streets of the Welsh capital and generated TV coverage for coach operators’ plight. Organiser Ceri Taylor, who runs Gloucestershire-based Applegates Coaches, told Bus and Coach Buyer that the event got coverage on regional ITV, including a visit to his won premises from […]
Automotive parts specialists, Imexpart Ltd (IMEX), has launched a new product which replaces the standard oil drain plug. The new product is designed to make oil changes fast, clean and easy. The EZ Oil Drain Valves come in an array of sizes and are available for all bus applications, as well as other vehicle types. […]
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) intends to transfer chassis production to its Falkirk factory. This will impact around 200 employees in manufacturing and operational support roles at Guildford. Non-manufacturing functions including Engineering, Test & Development and Aftermarket will continue to be based at the Guildford site. The change follows experience of vertical integration at its facilities in […]
Scottish Government has opened a new Scottish Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme, making £9 million available to help bus operators invest in ultra-low emission vehicles. This Scottish Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme is an evolution of the Scottish Government’s Green Bus Fund. Through the Green Bus Fund, £17 million was invested between 2011 and 2018 to help […]