Transport Museum Wythall has staged an event commemorating 120 years since the formation of the Birmingham and Midland Motor Omnibus Company, better known as Midland Red, in 1904. B&CB’s Feature Writer, David Cole, attended the event and photographed an array of vehicles taking part in the gathering’s ‘Happy Hour’ parade. Click an image above to […]
A Bradford bus driver from First Bus has won an award at the National Transport Awards for preventing a boy from being snatched by a mystery man. David Copley’s quick thinking saved the boy from being snatched by a mystery man while he was driving in Bradford in October last year. Last year, David, who […]
News that the government is to set up a UK Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel has been welcomed by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT). The Expert panel is to bring together industry experts and local leaders to explore ways to ensure the UK remains a leader in bus manufacturing, help local authorities deliver on their […]
Go-Ahead is today (8 October) announcing a major £500 million investment to decarbonise its fleet. The investment is set to fund the manufacturing of up to 1,200 zero-emission buses over the next three years. It includes creating a new dedicated manufacturing line and partnership with Wrightbus. For every vehicle manufactured, ten trees will be planted […]
Stagecoach is launching a new marketing campaign targeting working adults, focusing on common commuting challenges like congestion, weather and parking costs. The campaign, titled ‘Sometimes, It’s Time for the Bus’, features three videos that depict relatable situations: bad weather, after-work drinks and the rising cost of parking, encouraging commuters to see the bus as a […]
Alfa Leisureplex Group of Chorley, Lancs, has been accredited as Real Living Wage employers by the Living Wage Foundation, voluntarily signing up to a commitment to pay more than the legal minimum wage. The commitment means that all employees of the Alfa Leisureplex Group – including Alfa Coaches – will receive a minimum hourly wage […]
Stagecoach has welcomed Under-Secretary of State for Local Transport, Simon Lightwood MP, to its Barnsley depot. Joining him on his visit was Bus Users UK, South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard and representatives from local disability user group Transport for All. The visit was made in support of the Bus Users UK led Catch the Bus […]
McGill’s Buses’ Glasgow Nightbus service has won the Best Bus Service award at the UK National Transport Awards 2024. The award recognises McGill’s commitment to transforming Glasgow’s night-time public transport and providing a vital service to the city’s residents, visitors and businesses. The award-winning night-time bus network, introduced in August last year following the withdrawal […]