Following the demise of two other Welsh operators, GHA Coaches and Silcox Coaches, in the past two months, another has joined the list. Lewis Coaches of Llanrhystud, Ceredigion, ceased operation on 12 August 2016. A statement on the company’s website said, ‘It is with great sadness that due to business issues beyond our control, Lewis […]
CPT has moved into new offices in London. The new address is CPT UK Ltd, Fifth Floor (South), Chancery House, 53-64 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1QS. Its telephone numbers, fax number and email addresses will remain unchanged.
Nick Jones, the part time Traffic Commissioner for Wales, is to become that country’s first ever full time Traffic Commissioner. Economy and Infrastructure Secretary, Ken Skates, has confirmed Welsh Government funding for the post. Nick, who is currently Traffic Commissioner for Wales and the West Midlands, is to begin his full time role on 1 […]
In its unaudited interim report for the six months to 31 May 2016, Rotala’s turnover rose 11% to £27.4m (2015: £24.6m), whilst profit before taxation (before exceptional items) was up 9% to £1.135m (2015: £1.045m). Operating margins were maintained at 18.2%. In January 2016, Rotala acquired the Heathrow Airport business of OFJ Connections Ltd for […]
Imberbus returns again this year, taking place on Saturday 20 August. It will see a fleet of old and new Routemasters provide a service from Warminster Station to the abandoned Wiltshire village of Imber. Journeying through Salisbury Plain, the route will also take passengers through other isolated locations. Trips begin at 10.00 and finish at […]
Established bus operator and dealer, Southdown PSV, has decided to split the two areas of its business. Founding Director, Steve Swain, has resigned as MD and will take the bus dealership with him. From 1 September he will trade as Chartwell Bus and Coach Sales Ltd. The other founding Director, FD, Peter Larking, together with […]
Lucketts Travel has reached its 90th year in business. Founded in 1926, the Fareham based business is still family owned and employs over 320 people operating almost 130 vehicles. It also owns two other brands, Coliseum Coaches and Worthing Coaches, as well as running over 100 journeys each day for National Express. Lucketts was started […]
New polymer £5 notes will be circulated from 13 September 2016. CPT advises members to check all cash handling equipment and ensure it can deal with the new notes. It also suggests training staff to ensure they recognise the design and security features of the new notes. The three Scottish banks will also be issuing […]