First Bus has placed the single largest order for Yutong electric (EV) buses with the marque’s UK importer, Pelican Bus and Coach. The order of 169 electric buses will be delivered to four depots within the next 16 months and represents the next step of the company’s march toward their 2035 goal of a fully […]
BASE Coach Sales is partnering with CCTV supplier Centrad to help its customers reduce insurance premium costs. The Beulas and MOBIpeople dealership looked to partner with a vehicle CCTV supplier that not only provided quality-led products, but also had extensive experience of the marketplace and would act as an ongoing consultative voice for the business. […]
Bournemouth’s Accommodation BID (ABID) has suspended plans for a proposed ‘tourism levy’ – news welcomed by the Coach Tourism Association, which had raised the alarm within the industry. The CTA says that a proposed levy of £2.40 per room per night was due to be introduced on 1 July following the Bournemouth ABID ballot on […]
PCV accessibility system manufacturer Masats has grown its site in Sant Salvador de Guardiola, Spain. The expansion of its facilities by 5,000m2, bringing its total size up to 25,000m2, is to increase its production capacity. The new building that has been added is to be used for the manufacture of aluminium doors for urban vehicles. […]
Co-founder of coach booking website Coach Hire Comparison, James Stokes, is arguing the benefits of coach travel as more strikes on the rail network take place. James commented on the situation, saying: “Given the challenges, it is important to explore alternative modes of transport that can address the shortcomings of train travel. “By doing so, […]
Hannah Man, Communications Manager at Go-Ahead London, is the winner of the ‘Customer – Above and Beyond’ title at the annual everywoman awards in Transport and Logistics. The award is presented to a woman in the industry whose commitment to the highest standards of customer service led to outstanding business results. Alongside Hannah, other bus […]
Bus and Coach Buyer has guested on BBC Radio West Midlands to give insight into bus fare rises that come into effect in the West Midlands today. After a series of soundbites from bus passengers on the fare rises, presenter Kath Stanczyszyn quizzed B&CB News Editor, Chris Peat, for some insight into the rises. “What […]
South Lanarkshire-based Whitelaw’s has made the decision to close its coaching operations. It is to focus on its public transport operations instead. A statement signed by Managing Director, Sandra Whitelaw, said: “Unfortunately, the coaching side of the business has faced a series of challenges, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. It can no […]