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 […]
First Glasgow has reached what it describes as an important milestone after investing over £30m in 150 new Alexander Dennis low emission buses in the last six months, with more investment to come. 96 Enviro400 double deckers have been allocated to four busy urban routes, while ten Enviro400 City double-deckers are dedicated to the Glasgow […]
What have been described as the ‘world’s first’ hydrogen double-deckers will be introduced on three London bus routes next year. TfL has ordered 20 Wrightbus hydrogen double-deckers and the requisite fuelling infrastructure, representing an investment of £12m. The environment-friendly vehicles will be introduced on routes 245, 7 and N7, with people travelling to Wembley Stadium, […]
From a minibus point of view Treka well and truly stole the Show at this year’s CV Show held in Birmingham. A new vehicle from Treka is very, very rare. It is known across the industry for producing very practical coachbuilt and van conversion 16-22 seat wheelchair accessible conversions on the 5/5.5 tonnes Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, […]
A new pilot scheme in North Wales has been launched to recruit more drivers and increase diversity in the transport sector. The move is part of the Welsh Government’s plan to support the public bus sector in Wales. Business Wales, the Welsh Government’s business support programme, launched the scheme in collaboration with the Welsh Government […]
Concerns have been raised over bus drivers’ access to public toilets in Bristol. Unite the trade union has warned Bristol council that the decision to close the vast majority of public conveniences in the city is denying workers access to toilets and has forced some to quit their jobs. Unite regional officer Malcolm Green recently […]
Reading’s Horseman Coaches has won the UK Coach Operator of the Year title at the UK Coach Awards. Director, James Horseman, said: “I was quite surprised for us to be awarded, especially when you’re up against the likes of National Express, Shearings and Turners. Obviously, it’s wonderful to receive recognition for the hard work you’ve […]
Operators are being asked to prepare for the Birmingham Clean Air Zone (CAZ). To help in this, the Business Breathes website has been set up by Brum Breathes, Birmingham City Council’s air quality campaign. It contains advice on which vehicles will be subject to the charge for not meeting Euro VI standards. Non-compliant buses and […]