Stagecoach’s Oxford Tube service has announced more details of a fleet of 26 specially designed Van Hool Astromega double deck coaches. The £10m worth of new vehicles represents the largest ever investment in new coaches for the Oxford to London route. Each of the new fleet has a glass roof, increased legroom in the majority […]
John Horn has retired as UK Sales Director at Optare after 45 years in the industry. John will hand over the reins to Tim Matthews. John joined the industry straight from school as an apprentice coach builder in Portsmouth. He joined East Lancashire Coach Builders in 1996, which later became one of the constituents of […]
MAN Truck & Bus UK has announced the departure of its CEO, Des Evans, following recent illness. In mutual agreement with his colleagues on the UK board and in Munich, it has been agreed that he would be unable to continue his duties. Credited with many significant advances in the UK business at MAN, Des […]
There is no doubt that cash was expensive to handle, costing £24m a year, a saving that TfL says will be reinvested in the network. It will also help to maintain quick boarding times as cash payment increased stop dwell times. However, cash payers were already paying a substantial premium for their journey compared with […]
Volvo Bus veteran of almost 30 years, Ian Downie, has been appointed as MD – Sales and Customcare for Wrightbus. Ian is now responsible for all sales, marketing and aftersales activities in Europe for the Ballymena based manufacturer. His career began as an apprentice with Leyland Bus, following which he joined Volvo where he gained […]
Head of Iveco’s global bus business, Pierre Lahutte, has left his role to become Brand President and Head of EMEA Sales and Marketing for Iveco. He will also become a member of the Group Executive Council (GEC), which is the highest executive decision making body within CNH Industrial (Iveco’s parent company) outside of its Board […]
Optare has announced its preliminary results for the 12 months ended 31 March 2014. Order intake grew by 30% in 2013/14 compared to the previous financial year, reaching a total number of 372 units. The financial results for the year show a net loss of £4.1m compared to a loss of £7.4m (post exceptional items) […]
The evening was an opportunity to highlight the work that had been done and this was skilfully presented in a video called The Visit, which showcased some of the individuals and organisations who had benefited from People 1st training programmes. In addition, it was a fitting occasion for the former CEO, Brian Wisdom, who has […]