Following goverment guidelines advising against unnecessary travel and social contact, a temporary timetable is being introduced on the Oxford Tube from Monday 30th March 2020 until further notice. A summary of the service levels from this date are as follows: First departing coach will leave Gloucester Green at 0315 and last at 2015 First departing […]
In line with Government advice, National Express is asking all customers to stop all non-essential travel with immediate effect. As of Tuesday 24 March, it is running a reduced service for those with essential travel needs only. More on the company’s reduced services here
Older and disabled people will be able to use their bus passes before 9.30am on weekdays for free travel in Cumbria. Cumbria County Council is changing the current rules on concessionary passes in the county to help older and vulnerable people access the early priority shopping hours provided by supermarkets. The change will initially apply […]
NHS staff will receive free travel throughout Wales as part of a deal which will see struggling bus operators get help from the Welsh Government, BBC news reports. More here
It may not just be physical health that people are worrying about in these trying times. Mental health could also be suffering as our world is tipped upside down. Bus and Coach Buyer got in touch with mental health organisation, Mind, to offer some help in what operators can do to help protect their own […]
Optare has taken the decision to temporarily suspend production. Its staff have been furloughed or moved to home working until further notice. The move is a result of the UK’s coronavirus measures and changes in the supply of key components, such as engines, and the suspension in UK government testing of vehicles for three months. […]
The Scottish Government will provide bus operators with additional financial assistance to maintain essential services. This is intended to offset the impact that reduced demand is having on the viability of local services for key workers and to protect the industry for the future. The intention is to maintain concessionary travel reimbursement and Bus Service […]
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