In his fourth lavish volume on Midland Red (the trading name of the Birmingham and Midland Motor Omnibus Company – BMMO), Ashley Wakelin poses the question as to whether Midland Red’s activities were evolutionary or revolutionary but leaves the reader to make up their own mind on the evidence provided. This includes the recollections of […]
Keith Jenkinson has documented the ultimate demise of the UK’s life expired buses for many years, focussing particularly on those in Yorkshire where just one road in Barnsley once housed some 15 companies engaged in the scrap business. Nowadays, there is a much wider geographical spread and most vehicles meet their end in modern facilities […]
Wrightbus has appointed Aston Martin’s former engineering chief to the role of Group Chief Technology Officer. With over 30 years of experience across a diverse range of automotive companies, Paul Thomas brings a unique blend of hands-on technical expertise and strategic leadership to Wrightbus. Beginning his career as a heavy goods mechanic, Paul developed a […]
Wrightbus has been named Manufacturer of the Year (over £25m) at the Insider’s Made in the UK Awards in Liverpool last night (19 June 2025). Wrightbus has won a string of high-profile orders in the last 12 months, including a half-a-billion contract with Go-Ahead which award judges said was one of the reasons for it […]
Arriva has unveiled a £9.7 million fleet of 30 Volvo B8RL MCV eVoRas on its upgraded busway network, linking Luton, Dunstable, Houghton Regis and London Luton Airport. The launch follows a complete upgrade of the Busway timetable from 1 June, introducing: More frequent services, with buses up to every 7–8 minutes between London Luton Airport and […]
Anthony’s Travel is celebrating being crowned ‘Halton Family Business of the Year’ at the Halton Business Awards. The awards event was held at the DCBL Stadium in Widnes and had over 500 attendees. “To receive this award was the icing on the cake for our anniversary year” – Richard Bamber, Managing Partner of Anthony’s Travel […]
A strong will to support the UK bus manufacturing industry was on display at a recent parliamentary event, B&CB has been told. The parliamentary reception held by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Buses attracted over 80 attendees. The Secretary of State was unfortunately unable to attend. A representative from the APPG told […]
Nottingham-based operator Skills Motor Coaches has taken delivery of six Alexander Dennis Enviro400 double deckers. This marks the operators first delivery of new Alexander Dennis vehicles since 2017. The 84-seat Enviro400s are supporting newly awarded contracts and further strengthening the company’s reputation for high-quality school transport, private hire, and corporate travel. “This latest delivery of […]