What the law allows It has long been established that any person can use reasonable force to defend themselves in circumstances where it is necessary to do so. It is also the case that one can use reasonable force if it is necessary to defend another person. Section 76 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration […]
Transport Minister, Baroness Kramer, has announced the next round of the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF). DfT is providing £64m towards improved infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians, better bus journeys and new and upgraded transport interchanges allowing people to easily switch from one mode of transport to another. Further match funding will take the value […]
Trading for FirstGroup Plc during the first quarter of its 2014/15 financial year was in line with management’s expectations, according to an interim management statement. The company said its transformation programmes are progressing well. In its UK Bus operations, like-for-like passenger revenue increased by 2.7% during the period. As it rebases its local fares and […]
Pushing integration According to Russ, the move is expected to bring about a strategic change in direction for the business in 2014, seeing it concentrate much more on collaborative integrated solutions. Although it is fair to say the company is one of the best known suppliers of bus and coach CCTV, its latest activity involves […]
Working together The depot works with three local authorities: Luton Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council and Hertfordshire County Council. In Luton, the Borough has stopped funding all local bus services. All of the services there are now operated commercially or, in a small number of cases, funded by other authorities. In both Central Bedfordshire and […]
Improving access As the title of the DVD implies, one in four of the adult population have hidden mental health problems. The DVD and accompanying workbook helps drivers to feel confident in their dealings with these people. It uses role play scenarios to make its points with the aid of trentbarton’s staff and vehicles. It […]
Atego change over The new model aims to build on what Plaxton describes as the ‘outstanding success’ of the Cheetah which was first launched in 1997, although Mercedes-Benz based Plaxton small coaches had been available for many years previously. The restyled second generation came out in 2007, which was followed in 2012 by a re-engineered […]
Clarecastle Coaches has taken delivery of two EVM Elegance minicoaches based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis with Euro6 516Cdi 163bhp Common Rail Direct Injection diesel engines matched to six-speed manual gearboxes. The specification includes LED strip lights, EVM’s light weight luggage partition with full depth drop boot, in-dash air conditioning, 22 EVM Comfort seats, a […]