Prime Minister Kier Starmer has knuckled down on commitments to dealing with anti-social behaviour. It comes as he was asked a question on ‘headphone dodgers’ on public transport. Lib Dem spokesperson for transport, Paul Kohler, asked the PM if he would back the Liberal Democrats’ plan to enforce people to plug in headphones when listening […]
Coach operators transporting customers abroad could fall foul of new EU legislation due to come in that rules over how long people can stay in the Schengen Area. Trade body RHA has raised concerns over the potential impact of the 90/180 rule, where people can spend a maximum 90 out of any 180 days in […]
Stagecoach is offering free travel to veterans and serving military personnel on its bus services across the UK this VE 80 Day (8 May 2025). VE Day commemorates the end of WWII in Europe on 8 May 1945. The day honours the bravery and sacrifice of those who served, and is a time for reflection, […]
A Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) blue plaque has been unveiled at the London Transport Museum honouring Jill Viner, London’s first female bus driver. Jill Viner made history in 1974 when she became the first woman to drive a London bus licensed to carry passengers. One of the first routes driven by Viner was […]
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division is unveiling its latest electrification technology for PCVs, a new and advanced air compressor. Designed as much for efficiency as it is for smooth operation, ZF’s new e-comp Scroll is an oil-free, low-noise and minimal vibration air compression system for medium and heavy-duty hybrid, battery electric and fuel cell […]
First Bus is kicking off its celebrations for 30 years by partnering with famed trainspotter and online content creator, Francis Bourgeois. Francis recently took a trip to the company’s birthplace in Aberdeen, where he was able to embrace his love and passion for public transport, diving into the world of buses. On his tour of Aberdeen, […]
Former National Express Group CEO, Phil White, is to take the reins at Mobico, National Express’s parent company. The business’s current CEO, Ignacio Garat, has announced he is to step down from his position tomorrow (30 April 2025). The news follows Mobico’s shares plummeting over 30% after it announced the sale of its North American […]
Progress on Leicestershire-based Roberts Travel Groups‘ new departure lounge continues apace. Work started on the site in February this year. The new extension is in response to customer feedback and increasing passenger numbers. The aim of the project is to ensure a modern, comfortable and efficient space for travellers before they depart. Both the first […]