After leaving the role of Chairman of FirstGroup earlier this year, David Martin has returned to Arriva. David becomes Executive Chairman of the management board of Arriva, effective immediately. Mike Cooper, the current CEO has decided to step down to pursue a portfolio career, including shortly starting work in the charity sector. This is David’s second […]
RHA coach members can now get access to legal advice and support across a wide range of operational and business matters. Available now, the service is priced from as low as 29p per day. If coach members require immediate legal assistance, their case will be referred to a dedicated lawyer who will help make the […]
National Express is boosting the number of services on key intercity and airport routes in response to Megabus’ recent withdrawal. From 4 December, the coach operator is adding over 16,000 seats per week on some of its popular services between London and Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Leicester, London Heathrow, Newcastle, Newport, Nottingham and Manchester. The […]
There were some big announcements that came from a recent gathering at Pelican Bus and Coach’s showroom in Castleford, West Yorkshire. They included the appointment of a well-known sales man in the industry, a considerable extension to its PCV battery warranties and details of the GT14 diesel coach, among an update on the company’s performance. […]
Gloucestershire-based Bennetts Coaches has added ten new coaches to its fleet following £3.9m of funding from Lombard. The ten coaches are Caetano Levantes for National Express Heathrow Airport work, replacing eight-year-old coaches. They are customised to meet National Express requirements, featuring luxury amenities such as leather seats, charging ports, air conditioning, heating and TVs. As […]
Yesterday’s budget elicited a number of responses from the industry. Perhaps the biggest announcement in the Budget from a PCV perspective is the change of the £2 fare cap to £3 for 2025. However, National Insurance contribution rises are expected to impact the sector and the £1bn pledged to support buses has been welcomed. NI hike […]
Steve O’Neill has joined Pelican Bus and Coach this month (October). He takes on the role of Area Sales Manager, covering the south of England. With considerable sales and management experience elsewhere in the industry, including establishing Irizar UK, Steve is also known for running at The Kings Ferry. The move sees take up the […]
Pelican Bus and Coach is to bring the Yutong GT14 tri-axle diesel coach to market in 2025. Simon Collins, UK Coach Sales Manager at Pelican, said the introduction of the model follows the success had with the smaller GT12 coach and the feedback it has had from customers requesting a longer version of that model. […]