The Higer Super 9XL launch ran in parallel with a full line-up of LDV V80-based Mini B minibuses, all converted by Joe Ferry at Euro Coach Builders. The range includes front-entry and side entry versions, with up to 16+1 seats on two lengths – a 5700mm and 6100mm, both high-roof. The base vehicle has VM […]
From Wednesday 27 June, easyCoach’s trademark orange and white buses will serve Wrexham and the surrounding area, and the man at the wheel of the enterprise, founder Andrew Martin, is confident locals will enjoy an improved service at lower prices. Andrew says: “The Wrexham bus network has fared badly recently, with the closure of two […]
Transport Scotland has announced the new Transport (Scotland) Bill. Designed to improve bus services, the country’s transport authority describes it as the most radical measures since devolution to make Scotland’s transportation network cleaner, smarter and more accessible. Proposed measures in the Bill include: Providing local authorities and Regional Transport Partnerships (RTPs) with the flexibility to […]
Financial resources testing for holders of restricted operator licences could change, depending on the outcome of a consultation. The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain are launching a consultation on whether a change in this needs to be enacted. The current rates (£3,100 for the first vehicle and £1,700 for each additional vehicle) have not been […]
Norfolk’s oldest established coach operator is to call it a day after 108 years following illness. Reynolds Coaches of Caister-on-Sea is to close from 31 July. Charles Reynolds, the operation’s Director, was diagnosed with lung cancer in the latter part of 2017. He was given two years to live. Between November of 2017 and April 2018, […]
VDL has announced a major upgrade of the Futura 2 family with a new driveline, reduced weight and the promise of a reduced total cost of ownership (TCO). Launched in 2010 in left-hand drive, and in early 2012 in right-hand drive, the Futura 2 family had a hard act to follow – few coach designs […]
Wigton-based Reays Coaches has returned to the Temsa brand, adding ten Temsa Safari HD12s to its fleet. Chris Reay, Managing Director of Reays Coaches, said: “I bought two Temsa MD9s in 2016 with 34 seats and a toilet and thought they were fantastic with comfortable seats and luggage space. I bought two more at the […]
The Mayor of London confirmed his plans to strengthen the standards of the existing London-wide Low Emission Zone (LEZ) from 26 October 2020, affecting coaches as well as heavy goods vehicles and buses. In addition, he will expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to the North and South Circular boundary for cars, vans and […]