A new law which allows people in France to travel more freely by coach between cities in the country has allowed Megabus.com to introduce new services. The new ‘Macron Law’ allows operators to offer domestic services on any routes that are over 100km, including journeys that are part of existing international routes, providing less than […]
First Low Floor double-decker to BVG Berlin Transport Authority (BVG, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe) has taken delivery of the first VDL Citea DLF-114 Low Floor double decker. It will be trialled by the company prior to anticipated deployment into service in the Spandau borough of Berlin, from early October. BVG has a long history of double deck […]
This week sees the start of a week-long speed enforcement operation across Europe. The operation, co-ordinated by the European Traffic Police Network (TISPOL), will use a number of speed detection methods across all types of road to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding. TISPOL President, Aidan Reid commented, ‘We urge all drivers to challenge […]
Doncaster based Minis to Midis has completed the second phase of its Kirk Sandall site facilities upgrade. Additionally, a new mezzanine has been constructed above the ground level glass store area. Phase one included the installation of operations, parts and meeting rooms at ground level, which has now been followed by the completion of new […]
Coach operators in London are having a difficult time with so many obstacles in their path. Kirsty caught up with one of the capital’s leading private coach hire businesses, Redwing Coaches, at their Herne Hill headquarters in South London, to find out how they face the day to day challenges. Redwing Coaches was started in […]
Stagecoach founder, Sir Brian Souter’s PolskiBus.com has suspended its services on the Warsaw – Lublin – Rzeszow route. The move has been caused by a decision of the Local Government Appeal Council (SKO), issued following actions by organisations representing local operators in the region. The operator is looking at means to recommence the service.
A fire at Geldards Coaches’ depot at Ashfield Way in Leeds broke out on 6 August 2015, West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service receiving the first of a number of calls to the blaze at 15.03. The fire involved a two storey building and a number of buses and coaches. The building contained several gas […]
Community Transport Association (CTA) is moving its UK central office to a new location in Manchester. From 1 September 2015, its new head office address will be: Community Transport Association, Aeroworks, 5 Adair Street, Manchester, M1 2NQ. Its Advice Line number has changed from an 0845 number to 0345 130 6195, making it cheaper for […]