New bus and coach registrations fell 32.8% in the first three months of this year, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). There were 1,205 PCVs joining British roads during the period. Quarter one marked the ninth consecutive quarterly decline for the sector. Economic and political instability and […]
First Bus has teased us about a new venture it is launching in Edinburgh. The operator has created a new brand identity specifically for this, which is to be unveiled next month. The operator is keeping tight lipped about what exactly it is up to. MD for First Bus in Scotland, Andrew Jarvis, said: “It […]
Paul O’Neil has joined the Arriva Management Board with responsibility for leading the development of bus operations in the UK. Paul replaces Kevin O’Connor who left the business in September 2018. The role has been covered on an interim basis by Iain Jago who starts a new role as Group Finance Director for Arriva Group. […]
FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has further developed its offering for bus and coach operators. FORS is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators. It aims to raise the level of quality within fleet operations, and to demonstrate which operators are achieving exemplary levels of best practice in safety, efficiency, and environmental protection. The scheme […]
Lloyds Banking Group, National Grid Electricity Transmission and Centrica have been announced as Commercial Partners for ITT Hub. Innovation & Technology in Transport 2020 (ITT Hub 2020) is a new business event for the transport and technology sector. The event will take place at Farnborough International Conference and Exhibition Centre on 13 May 2020. The […]
The death of Alan White, founder of Minis to Midis, last year was a great shock as was the closure of this leading minicoach dealer a few months later. The loss of the dealer left Noones, the Irish producers of the popular Turas range of minicoaches, without a UK dealer. In October they rectified this […]
Lithuanian minibus manufacturer, Altas Auto, has told B&CB it is planning to offer its products in the UK. The news comes after the company won silver in international design competition, A’ Design Award, for its Altas Viator. According to the company, it has already developed a cooperation with what it describes as one of the […]
Enterprise Travel of Darlington has entered the CPT’s CoachMarque scheme. Enterprise is a member of the European Travel Group of companies, which includes existing CoachMarque member Durham City Coaches. It provides a wide variety of coach travel requirements, including local coach charter, home to school transport and extensive operations across Europe. Enterprise brings the number […]