The Coach Tourism Association’s Winter Networking event is set for 23-25 November in Blackpool, based at The Imperial Hotel. Though it’s for members only, coach tour operators can join the CTA for as little as £275 for the year, with a whole raft of benefits including regular networking, seminars, familiarisation trips and a chance to […]
Responding to the Welsh Government’s publication today of draft Guidance about setting 30mph speed limits on restricted roads and other 20mph roads, Aaron Hill, Director, Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) Cymru says: “Bus operators across Wales will be pleased to see the Welsh Government has recognised the negative impact its 20mph policy has made on […]
Stagecoach East’s MK1 bus route, which links Bedford with Milton Keynes and Luton has been made a finalist for a National Transport Award (NTA) – a true mark of achievement in the travel industry. The shortlisting comes after a rigorous application and judging process, meaning that the route has already fought off competition from all […]
In the current environment, keeping the wheels turning safely and effectively is more crucial than ever. Vehicles are becoming more complex and the skills demanded of the workshop teams continue to increase. Fortunately, those in the front line are rising to this challenge and some of the best from across the UK had the opportunity […]
FlixBus has made sure its employee, 26-year-old Josh Eeles, makes it to Berlin in time for the Euro 2024 finals. The England super-fan has been business development manager for FlixBus UK for just over a year. “I love England and just HAD to be there, so FlixBus saved the day” – Senior Business Development Manager […]
National Express and European coach operator BlaBlaCar Bus have formed a new partnership to create a link to Paris from hundreds of UK destinations via London Victoria Coach Station. John Boughton, Commercial Director at National Express, said: “We’re pleased to be partnering with BlaBlaCar Bus to reinstate our presence in Europe following the pandemic, connecting […]
Coaches are not to arrive at the Port of Dover more than three hours before they are due, industry trade bodies have heard at a briefing. Those that do will be turned away, it was heard. Peter Bradley, MD of the UKCOA, said: “The Port have asked that coaches do not arrive more than three […]
Alexander Dennis has today confirmed the first order from a London operator for its next-generation electric buses. Stagecoach is to receive 24 Enviro100EV small buses and 17 Enviro400EV double-deckers in early 2025 for TfL routes. The next generation of Alexander Dennis electric buses meets the latest iterations of TfL’s pioneering Bus Safety Standard. Alexander Dennis […]