German operator Ruhrbahn Essen has tested the Rightech RB6 electric minibus on neighbourhood routes in Werden and the surrounding area. The operator looked to see how it performed for reliability, range and technical requirements. For insurance reasons, no passengers were carried during the test. The RB6 is a fully low-floor, accessible minibus, measuring 5.99m in […]
The number of new buses, coaches and minibuses in the UK grew by half (49.8%) with 2,532 joining the road in the first three months of 2025, according to the latest figures published today (16 May 2025) by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The increase, compared with a particularly strong Q1 in […]
Five destinations have been awarded CPT’s Coach Friendly accreditation, recognising its outstanding commitment to welcoming coaches, their passengers and drivers. The destinations receiving accreditation this week are: Rochdale Sidmouth, Seaton and Honiton Dunfermline Alnwick (accreditation renewal) All Royal Horticultural Society gardens (accreditation renewal) Coinciding with National Coach Week, the accreditations highlight these destinations’ efforts to […]
First Bus’ batch of 21 new Yutong GT12s are now hitting the roads on FlixBus services. The first service left Slough depot earlier today (15 May 2025) on its maiden journey. It marks the beginning of a long-term, five-year partnership aimed at expanding sustainable, high-quality long-distance coach travel options across the country. The 21 new […]
Treka has announced a new partnership with Blackpool Council. The local authority has now taken delivery of its first Mobility+ minibuses, the first time it has added Treka models to its large fleet of accessible vehicles. Following driver and user feedback, there may be an opportunity to further expand Blackpool’s Treka fleet in the future, […]
An upturn in coach tourism for 2025 has been reported in the Coach Tourism Association’s (CTA’s) latest qualitative survey of coach operator and wholesaler members. Insights also suggest strength in Continental tours and premium products. CTA’s review of market conditions invited various industry stakeholders to respond about current and future business prospects. Looking at the […]
Peninsula Transport Sub-national Transport Body (STB) has launched its Online Coach Forum. This provides a new platform to bring together partners, operators and stakeholders from across the south west to shape the future of coach travel in the region. Launched during National Coach Week (12 – 18 May), the forum invites everyone with a stake […]
West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has revealed the new brand its planned franchised bus system will take: the Weaver Network. The name is inspired by the region’s historic textile industry and ‘visually reflects the cultural fabric of modern-day West Yorkshire’, according to the Authority. It follows extensive work to explore the region’s cultural identity, including […]