First Group has reported a stronger than expected financial performance in its trading update for the period between 1 April and 31 August 2020. The news follows its operating loss for its last financial year and mentions of ‘material uncertainty’ at the Group. It has benefited from government funding to help continue bus operations in […]
Lincolnshire County Council has published a report expressing concern for small, family bus and coach operators. The Council’s Highways and Transport Scrutiny Committee report says the county has a relatively small failing passenger transport market. It is concerned about all bus operators I the area, but it considers the smaller family run businesses and those […]
DfT has confirmed to the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) that the new ‘Rule of Six’ will not affect coach tours. The new rule came into effect on Monday 14 September and bans any gathering larger than six people, with some exceptions. DfT has confirmed that the new regulations have no direct impact on the […]
A1 Minibus and Coach has taken delivery of an EVM Elegance, based on the extra-long wheelbase Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 516CDI with Common Rail Direct Injection diesel engine. It features a seven-speed G-Tronic Automatic gearbox. It has an Eberspacher EV808 8kw in-saloon air conditioning, a PA system ready to use with hand microphone, saloon speakers, a reversing […]
Ticketer has been chosen by the DfT to support the early engagement programme surrounding the new Bus Open Data Service (BODS). From 2021, all operators of local bus services will be legally required to publish timetables, fares and location data onto the new BODS. It is intended to enable passengers to plan their routes and […]
Chairman of Cogent Passenger Seating, Roger Pownall, has passed away suddenly. Roger had been fighting what was thought to be a cold, and following two visits from the paramedics, they decided it was time for him to go to hospital. A statement from the family said: “He walked out of the house and in to […]
A new petition has been launched urging the government to extend the coronavirus furlough scheme beyond October for the transport industry. The petition notes that the transport industry is being disproportionately affected by travel restrictions and quarantines being imposed by the government. The petition says: “Many people have spent their lives working in the industry […]
Hovertravel has welcomed its first group visit from Johnsons Coaches of Henley-in-Arden. The arrival follows careful planning to ensure the visit was conducted in accordance with all current COVID-secure guidelines. The customers enjoyed a private Hover Experience charter and several hours on the Isle of Wight. Barry Cobb, Tours Manager, Johnsons Coaches, said: “We have […]