In the hurly burly of running a transport concern one area of compliance that is frequently overlooked is that of the operating centre. Many operators have used the same operating centre for generations so that when it is time for a change some common problems can occur. This article raises some of the common problems and […]
SJ. Please can you tell me a little about yourself and your career prior to becoming MD of EvoBus UK? MT. My commercial career started with Daimler in 1984 working on the commercial vehicle side. With the exception of the last four years prior to my assignment here I have not left the commercial vehicle […]
Sir Brian Souter owned PolskiBus.com is adding 25 new Plaxton Elitei coaches to its fleet. Representing an investment of over PLN40m/£7.09m, they are all due in service by the end of the year. They will be equipped with free Wi-Fi and a pair of electrical sockets underneath each seat. The announcement comes as the Polish […]
Andreas Renschler, member of the Board of Management with responsibility for Commercial Vehicles at Volkswagen AG, has been elected to the Supervisory Board of MAN SE. He will take over as chairman of the body until the end of the current period of office. Renschler was previously in the Daimler AG Board of Management. The […]
Stagecoach founder, Sir Brian Souter, has acquired New Zealand operator, Naked Bus. The deal sees Sir Brian bring together two of the country’s leading long distance coach operators, as he plans to combine this latest acquisition with his other similar operator in the country, ManaBus.com. The latter is set to take over the Naked Bus […]
Stagecoach South provided a specially liveried bus for a group of residents heading to a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day at Shoreham’s British Legion Club in Buckingham Road, Shoreham. The bus, based at the company’s Worthing depot is painted battleship grey and green, based on the wartime livery of […]
National Express Group Plc has made a ‘good start’ to the year, according to its Interim Management Statement for the period from 1 January 2015 to date. Its revenue is up 4% (in constant currency) and it is on track to deliver its profit and cash expectations for the year. All its divisions have delivered […]
Richard Grey, owner and MD of Grey’s of Ely, has become Chairman of the Guild of British Coach Operators, rising from the position of Vice Chairman. He succeeds John Johnson of Johnsons Coach & Bus. Taking over the Vice Chairman role is Andrew Richmond, MD of Richmond’s Coaches. Both new appointees will serve for a […]