Following an in depth review of the company’s entire network, First has withdrawn six of its services in the south west of England. The company has also started the collective consultation process with trade unions on the possibility of up to 12 redundancies at its Bridgwater bus depot in Somerset. However, the company is hopeful […]

Three options have been put forward by the DfT for tackling traffic congestion and capacity issues in the Lower Thames area. ‘Option A’ would see a new crossing at the site of the existing A282 Dartford-Thurrock crossing. ‘Option B’ involves connecting the A2 Swanscombe Peninsula with the A1089. ‘Option C’ would see the M2 connected […]

Commissioner of TfL, Sir Peter Hendy CBE, has been elected President of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) during the General Assembly of the 60th UITP World Congress and Mobility & City Transport Exhibition in Geneva. Sir Peter takes over the position from Ousmane Thiam, the first African President of the Association. Sir Peter […]

After 24 years in the fold of Glen Holland Ltd, Bus & Coach Buyer has new owners keen to take the magazine forward into an increasingly digital future AT Graphics is an established family business, specialising in production services for print, web, tablet and mobile platforms. Based in Peterborough, its company strategy is driven by […]

Following the success of its recent ‘Catch the Bus Week’, Greener Journeys, the national campaign to promote sustainable travel, is calling for the public to back its campaign to cut one billion car journeys. The ‘One Billion Challenge’ takes the lead role in Business in the Community’s ‘Be the Start’ month, which aims to celebrate […]

Chief Executive of the Tourism Corporation of Cartagena de Indias, Zully Salazar, officially opened the business sessions of the City Sightseeing Worldwide Annual Conference held in Cartagena, Colombia. President and CEO of the company, Enrique Ybarra, was also present at the opening ceremony, as was Vice President of Time Warner Globial Media Group, Dave Statman, […]

Go North East has rolled out Wi-Fi on board more of its services. The free internet access has been introduced on the Red Arrows, TEN, Angel and Tyne Tees Xpress routes. The facility has been provided by Moovbox and CCL systems. Marketing and Sales Manager at Go North East, Stephen King, said, ‘We have a […]

Iveco has launched a new brand dedicated to its passenger transport business: Iveco Bus. The new name replaces the former Iveco Irisbus title. According to the manufacturer, the development confirms the company’s commitment to this sector. The move comes as it marks the beginning of a new phase for its passenger transport activities, with the […]