The proposed bus rapid transit (BRT) service in the West Midlands, Sprint, is set to benefit from a ‘multi-billion pound funding bonanza’. It is part of a range of transport schemes worth nearly £2bn, which are being funded by £8bn from the Government as a result of West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA’s) signing of the […]
Revenue Inspectors from First Glasgow have completed a refresher course with conflict avoidance specialist trainers, SALVAS, to help them carry out their duties more safely and efficiently. The two-day course was held at the company’s Caledonia Depot by SALVAS Director, Mike Greville. The course was tailored to keeping inspectors and the travelling public safe by […]
Prospect trade union members at DVSA have voted ‘overwhelmingly’ for industrial action. The decision follows a breakdown in talks with management over pay, terms and conditions. The industrial action will start on 20 November, with a short strike from 08.00 to 11.00, followed by an indefinite work to rule. It is expected to disrupt driving […]
The 2016 annual Album Conference will take place on 10-11 May at the Villa Marina in Douglas on the Isle of Man. Ian Longworth, Director of Public Transport for the Isle of Man is organising the conference. Potential delegates can contact him on [email protected] Full details for ALBUM can be found at: www.album-bus.co.uk
Chalkwell has launched its new Holidays and DayBreaks brochure in readiness for its 85th anniversary next year. The operation was started in 1931 by Harry Eglinton, the grandfather of today’s Commercial Director, Roland Eglinton. Roland said, ‘Today we have coaches with a whole multitude of features and stylings that weren’t even dreamt of in his […]
Two new categories have been added to the 2016 awards, following feedback from operators and other stakeholders at a recent skakeholder event. They are: Coach Industry Website of the Year and Best Coach Industry Brand. Industry representatives including operators, sponsors, supporting organisations and customers were asked to provide suggestions. This information, along with other recommendations […]
From October next year, all grey speed cameras will become yellow in a bid to make them more visible and reduce incidents of sudden braking, the government has announced. Highways England confirmed the plan after ministers ordered a review into speed camera policy earlier this year and will affect all working cameras on England’s motorways […]
An updated categorisation of defects guide has been published by the DVSA. The organisation recommends vehicle owners, operators and drivers use this guide to become more aware of the Agency’s inspection standards and possible defects. Clearer guidance for ABS/EBS defect identification has been included, as has the use of the digital tachograph over speed events […]