In a trading update for the six months to 30 September 2014, revenue growth and margin improvement in FirstGroup’s bus division was reported as being ‘on track’. Its UK Bus transformation programme continues to progress in line with its expectations. Both like-for-like passenger revenue and passenger volumes are expected to increase by 2.1% in the […]
Andy Warrender has joined CPT as its Coaching Executive. Andy joins the trade association from Alexander Dennis Ltd, where he was Plaxton’s Marketing Manager. Andy brings with him almost 30 years experience in the industry, which includes driving, managing coach operations and marketing. CPT’s Operations Director, Stephen Smith, said, ‘We are very much looking forward […]
Jane Cole is to become the new MD of Blackpool Transport Services on 3 November. Jane has over 35 years’ experience working in the rail industry, most recently as a Senior Manager in Customer Service, Operations, Commercial and Marketing at Virgin Trains. Originally from Manchester, Jane’s career began in 1979 when she took her first […]
An ADL Enviro500 is currently on a month long trial in Mexico City. It is believed to be the first modern, air conditioned two tier transit bus to go into service in Latin America. The double decker can carry over 120 passengers and is being operated by Metrobus on the Reforma route. The operator’s MD, […]
Two brand new products are to be launched by the Associated Moseley Companies at Euro Bus Expo 2014 next month. These include the Indcar Next, a new luxury midicoach based on the Mercedes-Benz Atego chassis. It is available in two different weights, 10tonne (33 passenger seats) and 12 tonne (33-37 passenger seats). The 12tonne variant […]
After several months of technology development and canvassing feedback, B&CB has gone global with the development and launch of a new online classified section. We have been looking for a while now at the best technology and seeing what others are doing online. So why launch it? Well there are a lot of readers across […]
Strictly Come Dancing has hit the screens of the UK for another season, and once again many millions will each week watch the developing partnership of the professional dancer and their willing if sometimes incompetent student. The success or failure of these dancing duos owes much to the faith and trust that each side puts […]
We are pleased to invite you to the 11th International Bus and Coach Trade Fair, FIAA 2014, organised by IFEMA, to be held Tuesday 28 to Friday 31 October at Feria de Madrid, Spain. Since 1992, FIAA has provided the best showcase for the latest technological innovations in the road passenger transport industry and is […]