Dublin-based Harris Group has revealed its plan to introduce Higer bus and coach products to the UK. Modelled on the group’s success on growing the Maxus brand of Chinese built vehicles in the UK, Harris Bus & Coach will be fully operational in early 2026. Headquartered alongside the Maxus operation in Liverpool, the company will […]
Jones Bus and Coach Sales is hosting a ‘Back to School’ event at its base in Llanrwst, Conwy, on 21 and 22 August. Over 20 vehicles for sale will be on display over the two days, with more to be added. A range of vehicle registrations are available, from 2021 to 2003 and from 16 […]
New UK bus, coach and minibus registrations surged by almost two thirds (62.5%) in the second quarter of 2025 (Q2) with 2,968 registrations, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It represents the ninth consecutive quarter of growth, with the SMMT saying rising passenger levels give […]
A call for Government action to be taken to address road deaths and serious injuries in England is being made by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). This Sunday (17 August 2025), road safety campaigners will remember Bridget Driscoll, who was killed by a driver of a motor vehicle in 1896. She was the […]
Work has begun on the infrastructure required to charge 23 new electric buses, due to arrive at Salisbury Reds’ depot in early 2026. The Go-Ahead Group owned operator already has capability to charge its existing three electric park and ride buses, but further work is required to ensure Salisbury Reds’ facility is enhanced for when […]
Ingredients for a ‘rural bus renaissance’ are apparent in the Transport Select Committee’s recent report, according to the Campaign for Better Transport. Commenting on the ‘Buses connecting communities’ report, Silviya Barrett of Campaign for Better Transport, said: “This report contains the ingredients for a rural bus renaissance that could truly change lives. Its recommendations, if […]
A claim in the House of Commons Transport Select Committee’s recent report that the bus industry has had a ‘decade of decline’ has been disputed by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT). “…bus travel is staging a comeback, supported by the national fare cap and investment by bus companies in modern, environmentally friendly vehicles” – […]
Many hollowed-out local authorities currently lack the legal, commercial and operational capacity to take on the risks and challenges of franchising, according to the House of Commons Transport Select Committee. The Government body issued a report, ‘Buses connecting communities’, calling on the Government to reform the way local bus services are funded and to adopt […]