According to a survey by consumer insight organisation Piplsay, 53% of respondents said they plan to take a trip, mostly leisure, as soon as the COVID-19 lockdown lifts. The Piplsay survey was conducted nationwide in the UK in the month of April 2020. It received 3,411 online responses from individuals aged 18 years and older. […]
The launch of a new coach touring operation has been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic…but its owner isn’t deterred one bit. Ian Seaward, an experienced coach driver, set up Seawards of Harrogate just before the outbreak of the virus, securing a deal on an ex-Parrys International Van Hool Astron from H Atkinsons and Sons of […]
21st Century, a Journeo company, is helping operators and local authorities get schedule messages out to passengers while the country endures coronavirus-related restrictions. As timetables change due to the affects of COVID-19, the passenger information specialist is working around the clock to get as much reliable information to passengers as possible. Customers have used Journeo’s […]
PSV software solutions specialist, TruTac, has won a Queen’s Award for its contribution towards safety and drivers’ hours management. TruTac worked closely with the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) and PSV operators to design a range of cloud-based software tools for accurate recording of vehicle and driver activities. These developments are designed to replace […]
Belle Vue Manchester has completed a deal which has created 20 jobs at the company and will add £1m to its revenues in a regular year. The Stockport-based operator has taken over 17 school transport contracts previously operated by Selwyns Travel of Runcorn. The contracts with Transport for Greater Manchester involve schools mainly in the […]
Ticketer has been awarded a Queen’s Awards for Enterprise: Innovation 2020. The accolade recognises the winner’s corporate excellence and innovation. Founded in 2009, Ticketer aims to offer market-leading ticketing technology, combined with personalised, responsive support. Ticketer ETMs are customised for operators’ needs, driving insights, and providing information to help fuel revenue. Ticketer won the award […]
Reading Buses has cancelled its Open Day due to the coronavirus situation. The event was scheduled for 28 June and was due to support charity Sport in Mind. The operator has decided to extend its partnership with the cause until December 2021. Reading Buses CEO, Robert Williams, said: “As the current restriction on movement and […]
Emissions control specialist Eminox has won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise. The award is in the International Trade category and recognises Eminox’s increasing export success, which has seen overseas sales grow by 146% over the three-year application period. Exported sales have risen to 67% of the company’s total sales during the same time frame. This […]