FirstGroup is appointing Lena Wilson CBE to its Board as Chair. Her new role starts on 1 February 2025. Former Chair, David Martin, retired from the Board at close of business yesterday (10 September 2024) and until Lena joins the Board, Peter Lynas the Senior Independent Director will act as Chair of the Board. Lena’s […]
Price comparison and booking platform Coach Hire Comparison has unveiled a ‘transformational’ move to automatic pricing following a six-figure investment. Co-founder James Stokes says the launch of the Book It Now platform is the biggest single enhancement in the company’s history and one of its most defining developments. Book It Now will automatically generate instant […]
Jason Edwards Travel is restructuring to allow even more time to focus on safety and quality of service. The move follows what the operator describes as ‘unprecedented growth’ and brings with it the promotion of two members of staff. Errol Thomas has been promoted to General Manager of National Express contracts. Additionally, Stewart Isaac is […]
Stagecoach is to expand its services to Guernsey from 1 April 2025, following a tender process. It will see the company take over from Tower Transit-owned CT Plus, the current operator of the island’s buses. Joining the Stagecoach South West network, the operator will run 20 core public bus routes and 24 school service routes […]
‘Draft guidance’ may not seem much to hang your hat on, but in relation to the Labour government’s plans for franchising, it’s a start. First impressions count, and from what I have read in the 56-page document which landed on my desk today (9 September), the runes seem to paint a picture of a government […]
Lothian’s first electric, double-deckers are now in service in Edinburgh. The Volvo BZL Electric buses are initially operating on the Service 8 and 9 routes. Each bus can accommodate more than 70 passengers and features Wi-Fi, high-back seats and USB charging points. Each vehicle also includes two wheelchair spaces. Representing an investment of more than […]
The draft guidance for franchising under the Buses Bill, expected to be delivered soon, opens franchising to all local authorities but strongly endorses Enhanced Partnerships as an alternative, and includes options to operate within the franchised area. Currently, the franchising option is only available to Mayoral Combined Authorities*. Under the government’s new proposals, franchising will […]
Parma Group is unveiling a new product to indicate when a wheel overheats. Parma’s Hot Spot Markers are small, colour-changing stickers designed to warn of a developing wheel end component failure by visually notifying the user of a hidden wheel issue that could otherwise be dangerous and costly. Key Features Once the hub has exceeded […]