A minute’s silence has been observed for London’s transport workers who have died after contracting coronavirus. It was reported that bus drivers have pulled over when and where safe to pay their respects at 11am today (17 April). At the time of writing, 21 London transport staff have passed away after contracting coronavirus, 15 of […]
As part of its efforts to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus, Reading Buses has upgraded contactless payments on its Ticketer ticket machines. The company has configured its ticket machines so customers can purchase a greater range of tickets for their bus travel with a contactless bank card. The machines can now accept contactless […]
Chesterfield-based Nova Tours has ceased trading, it has announced on its social media page, ending a 32-year history. The coach touring specialist had been building its profile and added a new Yutong GT12 coach last year – the 500th to be delivered in the UK. It had an extensive touring programme throughout the UK and […]
Lymm Truckwash is remaining open on normal hours: Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm (last wash at 4.30pm); Saturday 7am to 11.30am. The company claims it is the only commercial vehicle cleaner in the company to offer a totally contactless payment system, with the driver able to stay safely inside the vehicle. Each customer pulls […]
Will employees continue to accrue holiday during furlough? It is likely that the 5.6 weeks’ leave (28 days for full time workers) under the Working Time Regulations 1998 continues to accrue during furlough leave. Where a worker does not take annual leave in the relevant leave year because they were on furlough, can they carry […]
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) is launching ‘Back Britain’s Coaches’, an initiative calling on the Government to provide support for the coach industry during the COVID-19 outbreak. Back Britain’s Coaches will build on the traction CPT has had to date in securing support for the coach sector via business-wide initiatives. It has two immediate […]
Several plants across Bridgestone’s manufacturing network will slowly ramp-up production. Production is resumed in all its plants located in Spain (Burgos, Bilbao and Puente San Miguel) and Russia (Ulyanovsk). The passenger tyre plant in Bari (Italy) and retreading facility in Lanklaar (Belgium) are anticipated to restart later this month. Factories in India, South Africa and […]
It is a difficult time for PSV operators, with the government’s ‘Coronavirus’ advice and guidance changing on a daily, even hourly, basis. PSV operators are, understandably, worried about the implications of Covid-19 on their commercial contracts, and naturally are seeking clarity on their contractual rights under essential business and supply contracts. There may be some […]