As FirstGroup profits plummeted, its CEO, Tim O’Toole, has stepped down from the Board and his position. The move came after the transport giant reported a loss in its profit before tax of 4.8%. In the 12 months to 31 March 2018, its operating profit before tax was £197m, compared to £207m for the same […]
DANSA reported to have used Section 19 buses on local authority school contract Neath-based DANSA Integrated Community Transport is reported to have been fined £600 for using two Section 19 buses on a local authority school contract. A statement from South Wales Police, whose officers made the arrest, said: “South Wales Police regularly carries out […]
Additional cuts to Wrights Group’s workforce could be made. Against the backdrop of continuing low levels of demand in the UK bus market, the manufacturer starting a consultation process that could lead to a further reduction in its workforce in Northern Ireland. Up to 95 roles could potentially be affected within the company’s Wrightbus, Customcare […]
I must be getting soft in my old age, but Plaxton’s new double-deck coach has made me get all nostalgic and fuzzy. There’s something about ‘decker coaches which has always drawn me, gawping, like a moth to the flame. And here’s a brand-new model, the first for 27 years from Scarborough… and it’s even resurrected […]
From the GMB: GMB Congress has today (Tuesday 5 June) called for a better bus safety regime, following the number of deaths and serious injuries caused by collisions involving public transport buses. Bus collisions in London for have increased year on year since 2012, with last year’s record bus collisions totalling 28,010 or over 77 […]
The two new coaches are covered in Issue 1483, 8 June, and on the website, so here I will concentrate on what ADL has achieved in the past year, what the challenges it faces are and how it plans to address them. I look forward to these meetings, not only because I’m keen to hear […]
The Confederation of Passenger Transport has been alerted to a possible finance fraud which is initiated with an enquiry from a prospective overseas client requesting quotes for UK coach hire for a conference or tour programme. The initial enquiry may appear vague but equally could be more detailed and have specific requirements and geographical locations. […]
For an investment of over €40m, Volvo has radically redesigned the 9000 range and introduces UK buyers to the 9900 – a replacement for the current 9700. Although the mechanical aspects are carried over from the existing B11R, the coaches are now integrally constructed, weigh up to 350kg less, have an imposing new look, incorporate additional […]