Long-established family operator, John Smith & Sons ceased trading on 17 January 2019. The directors have instructed Mike Jenkins and David Broadbent of Begbies Traynor to assist with the winding up of the company. Founded in 1935 and based in Dalton near Thirsk, the company provided local and school bus services and executive coach hire […]
Ford’s ride-sharing shuttle service, Chariot, is set to close. The operation’s UK arm is set to end services on 25 January 2019. Its US operations are due to close on 1 February 2019. It plans to have ceased all operations across the US and in the UK by the end of March. It said it […]
Plaxton, in conjunction with exhaust aftertreatment specialist, Eminox, has concluded trials that will enable an Elite coach on a Volvo B9R chassis to be converted to Euro VI specification. Jamie MacIntosh, Used Vehicle Sales Manager at Plaxton and ADL, said that extended trials have now validated a retrofit system that will enable Volvo B9R Euro […]
Bouden Coach Travel is aiding SIFA Fireside tackle homelessness. In 2017, the charity provided almost 33,000 meals, assessed more than 2,600 individuals and raised over £242,000 from fundraising activities. The coach hire company will be helping the cause raise awareness, fundraising, volunteering and generally promoting the charity and the fundamental aspects of homelessness SIFA Fireside […]
Jonathan Prime has been promoted as the new Director Sales Mercedes-Benz at EvoBus UK. Jonathan, who has strong family ties to the industry through father Steve and uncle Peter, has worked in the sector for over 20 years. He has a wealth of experience to draw upon and an extensive network of contacts. During his […]
Posed under atmospheric winter skies are Swans Travel’s latest additions to its fleet, a pair of Plaxton Elitei coaches. Managing Director of the Manchester-based operator, Kieran Swindells, is passionate about continuous investment in what he describes as modern, pace-setting vehicles designed to feature the latest in safety, luxury and low emission technology. He sees these new additions […]
Timberbush Tours has embarked on a £2m new vehicle spend, purchasing 16 new coaches ranging from 10-seaters to 53-seaters. This investment increases its fleet size to 34 coaches for its existing Edinburgh and Glasgow operations and its new service out of Inverness scheduled to start in the next few months’ time. The additions to the […]
A novel charging method is being used to provide power for Stagecoach South’s nine new 10.8m BYD ADL Enviro200EV electric buses. The vehicles, set for use on the Guildford Park & Ride service, make use of battery charging infrastructure provided by Zenobé Energy. The charging technique sees an energy storage system installed at the operator’s […]