The predicament of a swathe of European coach and bus operators who’ve paid deposits for vehicles – including articulated buses for the summer Olympics – now trapped in Van Hool factories in various stages of build or none, has caused predictable concern. Anyone in business knows that, every now and then, you can fall victim […]
Many operators have struggled with the challenges around the regular submission of the legally required data associated with the Bus Open Data Service (BODS), according to ticketing specialist and systems provider, TransMach. “Our experience suggests that many smaller, regional operators, which tend to be family-owned businesses, are using older generation ticketing machines,” said Minesh Vandra, […]
THIS STORY HAS BEEN EDITED IN LIGHT OF FURTHER INFORMATION WE HAVE RECEIVED REGARDING THE VAN HOOL UK OPERATION AT WELLINGBOROUGH Van Hool customers whose deposits for vehicles were trapped in the company’s insolvency have been told that they must apply to the ‘curators’ (receivers) for a refund, though it is believed unlikely they […]
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, […]