FTA has said that the decision by Ulster University to discontinue transport courses ‘will be a huge loss to the local transport’. In a statement, it said the move could ‘hamper safety and compliance standards, and would be extremely detrimental to the economy’. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on the Minster for Employment […]
Stagecoach owned intercity coach service, megabus.com, has introduced a further expansion of its network in Germany. The move follows the introduction of services into the country earlier this month (see B&CB 1322, 10 April 2015). Kassel, Gottingen, Hamburg and Bremen have been added to the company’s growing network in Germany, which now covers 13 locations. […]
Edwards Coaches has made the ranking of the Sunday Times – Profit Track 100. The 2015 Profit Track 100 ranks companies based on their average operating profit growth over three consecutive years. The company entered the rankings at number 29 with an increase of 75.78% in profits. The Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd based family business is […]
Stagecoach South’s current MD, Andrew Dyer, is to retire in July after a career of over 40 years in the UK bus industry. He will be succeeded by Mike Watson with effect from 1 July 2015. Mike has been MD at Stagecoach South West for the past two years. A recruitment process is now underway […]
Stagecoach has confirmed that from 1 May 2015, Norfolk Green will become part of Stagecoach East and trade as Stagecoach Norfolk. Stagecoach took over the previously independent operation in December 2013. The Kings Lynn based company runs commercial, tendered and school bus services, employing around 160 people. Its network covers Norfolk and parts of Cambridgeshire […]
Arriva Yorkshire and North East has become known for its imaginative launches of new initiatives including Sapphire and Max routes, so there were great expectations for the launch of Yorkshire’s first Sapphire route. Held at The Tetley Arts Centre in Leeds, the event didn’t disappoint with celebrity guest, Chloe Sims, from TV’s TOWIE, entertainment from […]
After choosing them for the Greenwave network in 2013, Reading Buses has built up a successful fleet of 34 biomethane gas powered Scania buses with ADL Enviro 300 bodywork. In 2014 the company added a state of the art gas filing station to its depot and plans are being progressed to grow the fleet with […]
The new drug drive testing laws which came in to force earlier last month have opened up the way for drug testing manufacturers to promote their products to the industry. One such company is German based, Dräger, who have recently received Home Office approval for roadside drug testing. Kirsty Flatt found out more about the […]