In-CarPC

Once it was an undreamed of possibility, but Wi-Fi internet connection onboard buses and coaches is now becoming common. Not only are new vehicles being fitted with routers to enable on-bus internet exploration, but older vehicles are being retrofitted with the equipment. As its popularity grows and passengers become even more accustomed to it, so […]

First’s third quarter trading positive

FirstGroup’s trading in the third quarter of its financial year has been in line with management’s expectations. First UK Bus’s transformation programme was reported as being on track, with overall like-for-like passenger volume growth of 1.4% in the period, despite mixed local economic conditions across its portfolio. Its volumes continue to be driven principally by […]

£414m Scottish concessions

An investment worth £414m has been pledged by the Scottish Government over the next two years to secure the continuation of nationwide free bus travel for over 60s and people with disabilities. Building on an agreement reached in January 2013, Transport Scotland and Scotland’s bus industry have agreed terms for reimbursing operators for providing concessionary […]

Swans orders ten i6s

Manchester based Swans Travel has ordered ten i6 Integral coaches from Irizar UK. The order comprises two tri-axle VIP Class i6s, each with 40 leather seats, eight tables, a centre kitchen, Sky TV, four screens, Wi-Fi and a washroom, two 55 seat, wheelchair accessible coaches to full Executive Class specification and six Executive Class i6s […]

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