Stagecoach owned megabus.com is to trial the UK’s first 15m Scania Irizar i6 coach later this month. The initial test operation will be for six months, during which time the vehicle is to be based at Stagecoach’s Rugby depot and will operate on routes across the UK. Based on a Scania K410 EB 6×2*4 rear-steer […]
National Express West Midlands (NXWM) has held an event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of buses in Birmingham. The celebration was open to all and took place outside the new Library in Centenary Square. It featured buses from across the decades, including two from the 1950s and a modern day hybrid. There was also the […]
Following news that the Liberal Democrats’ UK wide ‘Pre-Manifesto’ will contain a commitment to scrap the Severn Bridge tolls at the next Parliament, The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has expressed concern that it could be a case of ‘Robbing Peter to pay Paul.’ RHA Chief Executive Geoff Dunning, commented, ‘Of course we would be in […]
The Kings Ferry has revealed it is ready to carry record numbers of passengers this year as recent rail fare price hikes are expected to encourage train travellers in Kent to switch to coach. Passenger numbers from the county using the company’s services have grown 14% in the past four years. Year-to-date, passenger journeys are […]
National Express West Midlands (NXWM) and Centro, the West Midlands public transport co-ordinator, have joined forces to introduce over 50 new buses to the borough of Sandwell. The £9m investment is part of a two year plan that will include more than 300 new buses on the region’s roads, new bus shelters, and the introduction […]
A survey produced by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and Driver First Assist (DFA) has shown that 84% of people think more drivers should be trained in the skills needed to deal with the aftermath of a road traffic collision (RTC). Of the 2198 respondents, half said they would like to participate in such […]
There are very few preserved bus or coach models, outside of the main London Transport types, that continue to exist in sufficient numbers to warrant an organisation solely devoted to them rather than the marque to which they belong. A notable exception is the Bedford OB which, in bus and coach terms, was built in […]
First West of England has recognised 29 of its staff who have a combined service record of 845 years working for the operator. A further seven other employees were recognised at the ceremony for ‘going the extra mile’, whilst a special award for outstanding achievement was bestowed upon Martin ‘Trigger’ Rogers for his continual efforts […]