Despite the challenging conditions prevailing at the moment, Walsall-based JKT International has added a sixth Scania Irizar coach to its 12-strong fleet. “Although these times are extremely tough, we made the decision to continue our investment programme in new PSVAR compliant vehicles,” comments JKT International Director, Jawed Akhtar. On why he has taken the plunge […]
As the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) continues to campaign for support for the coach sector, it has warned the government of the damage a collapse of the sector could have on the country’s tourism industry. CPT is warning the government that the collapse of the coach travel sector this winter could wipe almost 10% […]
According to the Petitions Committee, the government’s response to a petition requesting cash to help the beleaguered coach industry is not good enough. The Petitions Committee (the group of MPs who oversee the petitions system) feels the government’s response did not directly address the request of the petition. It has written to the government to […]
Rover European Travel has announced it is to cease trading. The COVID-19 crisis was named as the reason behind the closure, resulting in a complete loss of revenue. The Nailsworth, Gloucestershire-based company was managed by Carole and David Hand. A statement on Rover’s Facebook page said: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we […]
The director of Abbot Coach Travel Ltd has regrettably announced the closure of the company with immediate effect, and the loss of 11 jobs. The business, which was incorporated in 1998, had suffered a significant reduction in turnover this year as a direct result of Covid-19 and was impacted following the sad and unfortunate passing […]
Transdev has launched Flyer, a new bus network linking Harrogate, Leeds and Bradford with Leeds Bradford airport. A new partnership between Transdev, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Leeds Bradford Airport is delivering the new Flyer buses. A fleet of Optares are used on the service, which runs seven days a week. They feature wireless and […]
The Metropolitan Police, faced with a clash of events with Extinction Rebellion demonstrating in Westminster, has banned today’s Honk for Hope protest from a large area of central London. An eleventh-hour letter, headed Section 12 of the Public Order Act 1986, warns operators not to stop vehicles, and prevents them entering an area bounded by […]
Go North East has created a ‘Bus Out to Help Out’ offer to help people get out and about and support local restaurants and pubs further. Inspired by the Government’s ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ initiative, the new offer allows two people to travel for the price of one when buying Go North East’s after […]