Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon advised FirstGroup on its recent back-to-back acquisitions of Andersons Travel and Lakeside Coaches. FirstGroup is a longstanding client of Burges Salmon, which also acted for the group on its recent acquisitions of Ensignbus and York Pullman. The firm also supported the group on its national bus fleet and infrastructure […]
First Bus and FlixBus are forming a new five-year partnership. The tie-up will bring eight new or expanded FlixBus coach routes across the UK next year. FlixBus is to double its UK network size by the end of summer 2025, with over 200 FlixBus vehicles expected to be on the road, operated by its partners. […]
Wrightbus has acquired Midlands-based PCV refurbishment firm RGI Bus and Coach Refurbishment. The deal will enable Wrightbus and its subsidiary NewPower to offer a complete suite of refurbishment options, from upholstery to metalwork, alongside its existing powertrain conversion operation. Wrightbus CEO, Jean-Marc Gales, said: “The growth of this company is entirely dependent on our incredible […]
MiX Telematics is to become Powerfleet following a merger. The company is to go through a transition phase, displaying at the Euro Bus Expo under the name of MiX by Powerfleet, before transitioning to the name of simply Powerfleet. MiX by Powerfleet is set to showcase its latest innovations at next week’s Euro Bus Expo, […]
Heathside Travel of Ferndown, Dorset, has taken gold in a local business award. The operator won the top accolade in the Family Business of the Year category of the 2024 edition of the Ferndown Local Business Awards. “It is a great boost for the team,” Tim Southby, Director at Heathside, told B&CB. “We’re very happy. […]
Stagecoach East Midlands’ Lincoln open-top sightseeing bus has received two awards from VisitEngland. The bus tour received the Quality Assured Visitor Attraction award, with an outstanding overall score of 95%, as well as being honoured with a Gold Accolade, reserved for attractions that truly excel in providing an engaging visitor experience. The tour includes an […]
Six Ministry of Defence (MoD) sites are being used to store new buses due to enter service on the Bee Network. The first of the 140 new buses for the Greater Manchester franchised network are being put in storage before entering service on 5 January 2025, when the remaining 48% of bus services join the […]
Exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo at the NEC, Birmingham on 12 to 14 November, Mistral Group has expanded its services across the UK, offering flexible financing and vehicle solutions for various industries. Mistral Asset Finance provides customised financial packages for the bus and coach sector, as well as various other sectors. As both a lender […]