Hampshire based Black Velvet Travel Ltd has been sold to a new owner, Adam Smith. The sale has been arranged by specialists from accountancy firm Chantrey Vellacott. According to a statement from the accountancy practice, Adam has many years of experience in the bus industry and has completed a deal to take over the company […]
New Adventure Travel has taken over the contract to run the T9 Cardiff Airport Express service from First in Cymru. The new operator will begin running the service from 17 August and the timetable will remain unchanged. The route runs between the city centre, Cardiff Bay and the airport. The contract was awarded by the […]
Over 380 nominations have been made for this year’s edition of the UK Bus Awards, a new record in the 18 year history of the scheme. Judging for the contest begins now, with over 40 experienced people participating in the panel meetings over the next few weeks. The 2014 Finalists Announcement and Luncheon will be […]
Van Hool is to present its new EX line of touring coaches for the European market at the ‘International Motor Show IAA Commercial Vehicles’ in Hannover, Germany between 25 September and 2 October. The EX line will initially be marketed in two heights and three lengths. The model palette is composed of more standardised two- […]
Following reports in the German press of the discontinuance of Starliner production, Ian McLean, MAN’s UK Head of Bus and Coach has confirmed that MAN is adapting its range of Neoplan products to meet changing customer demands across Europe. It will be phasing out the Starliner at some stage, probably at the end of 2015. […]
Hatts Travel Group of Chippenham, Wiltshire, ceased trading at 10.00 on 25 July 2014. with Andrew Martin Sheridan and Gareth Rutt Morris from FRP Advisory appointed joint administrators. According to the administrators, the Group had been struggling with unsustainable cash flow pressures for several months and attempts by its owners and directors to obtain investment […]
CPT, in conjunction with People 1st, has launched a new industry professional standard, the Bus & Coach Engineering Manager Accreditation. The Accreditation, designed by CPT’s Engineering Committee, assesses Engineering Managers against a series of new professional standards, whilst allowing them to demonstrate they have the necessary skills and attributes to carry out their role. Candidates […]
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, is drawing up plans for charging diesel vehicles £10 for entering London’s proposed ultra-low emission zone set to come in by 2020, according to press reports. Only Euro6 vehicles will be exempt from the charge. Electric, hybrid and other zero emission vehicles are also expected to be exempt from the […]