Change is constant in today’s operating environment but recent events at Dews Coaches, based at Somersham in Cambridgeshire, mark a significant landmark for this third generation family run business. Simon Dew and his wife Debbie have been at the helm for some years now but Simon’s father, David, now 72, has voluntarily taken the decision […]
The arrival in Colchester this week of the first five of 17 new 11.5m Wrightbus Streetlite Max Micro Hybrid Door Forward buses is the second major investment First Essex has made in the town in recent months, coming close on the heels of the opening of a new depot. It is helping to transform an […]
News that BSOG has been retained is the headline from the Autumn Statement outlining the Government’s spending plans over the course of the Parliament. BSOG is currently worth over £300m each year to bus services. Announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, the Statement is actually two announcements combined, including not only a document […]
Irish Transport Minister, Michelle McIlveen, has announced the award of a £19m contract to supply a fleet of 30 Van Hools vehicles for the new Belfast Rapid Transit (BRT) system. The Belgian based manufacturer will be supported locally by Road Trucks Limited of Larne. Van Hool Exqui.Citys have been selected for the BRT, which will […]
The UK’s first Bus Alliance was launched in the West Midlands recently with the initial delivery board meeting taking place. As part of the Alliance, £150m will be invested in new vehicles, technology and road improvements between now and 2020. It was launched by the West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority (ITA), made up of the […]
This year has seen the range of products offered by the associated Moseley group of companies extended massively and to encourage its customers to take a look at what is now available Moseley Distributors is inviting them to visit its Glenmavis premises over the next few weeks and try them out, including the opportunity to […]
Police across 12 countries are carrying out Trivium 5, an operation targeting foreign criminals. Coordinated by TISPOL, the mission aims to detect and deter criminals who use the road network to conduct their illegal activities. It is supported by every police force in England and Wales. Officers will have immediate access to intelligence sharing and […]
Welsh Transport Minister, Edwina Hart, has launched a consultation on an improved Learner Travel Behaviour Code, which includes more robust anti-bullying measures on school transport. Launched in 2010 the All-Wales Travel Behaviour Code aimed to ensure the safety of learners under the age of 19 on the journey between home and school, whatever the mode […]