B&CB has been made aware that Wrightbus is considering seeking new investors. According to Sky News, the County Antrim-based manufacturer has drafted Deloitte to advise on talks with potential investors. It reports turnaround funds have been approached to canvas their interest in ploughing tens of millions of pounds into the family-owned company. The news follows […]
Birmingham City Council has handed ‘the majority’ of its home-to-school transport services left high and dry by the collapse of the Accessible Transport Group (ATG) to a subsidiary of National Express. Starting in September, the services will be provided by West Midlands Accessible Transport Ltd, a subsidiary of National Express which, it is believed, will […]
The Confederation of Passenger Transport’s new Chief Executive, Graham Vidler, has written to Shirley Rodrigues, Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy, asking for coaches to be included in support for ‘greening’ the capital. The letter, which was copied to Heidi Alexander, Deputy Mayor for Transport, seeks support for operators running bus services under […]
I have just read the response of Scotland’s Highland Council to the DfT’s consultation on changes to Section 19 and 22 permit operation. I’m assuming readers haven’t been out of the country for ten years, and all understand that the concern of commercial operators – some of whom have lost half their work to S19 […]
Mistral Group is working with Mellor to offer rental and lease options on its range of accessible vehicles. Working together with Mellor, Mistral Group is to introduce five new models to its product range including the low-emission Strata Low-Floor, the Strata High-Floor with passenger lift, the 31-seated Maxima, the Tucana II and the unique fully […]
Greater Manchester’s newest bus operator Go North West (GNW) has announced detailed plans to spend £3 million in its first 12 months, primarily on vehicle and depot improvements. With priorities focused on improved reliability, customer service and local leadership, the company unveiled a refurbished double-deck hybrid bus at an official launch event which was held […]
When, a few years back, Mercedes-Benz announced the end of the Vario manufacturers of midicoaches were thrown into a bit of a turmoil as to how to replace it. Most coachbuilders opted for various versions of the Mercedes-Benz Atego front-engined light truck chassis. This was the route chosen by manufacturers like Ferqui (Connaught); Indcar (Moseley […]
Vale of White Horse District Council has created a new drop-off/pick-up coach stop for tourists visiting Abingdon. The new facility is hoped to help visitors and alleviate traffic congestion in the town. The new stop is at Hales Meadow car park next to the River Thames and will allow coaches to drop off and pick […]