MD of Bakers Coaches of Biddulph, Stoke on Trent, Phil Baker, has retired after nearly four decades at the forefront of the business. The company was founded by Phil’s father, James Baker, in 1936 and from humble beginnings as a garage and chauffer business it has progressed under Phil’s stewardship into what has been described […]
Moving on, those involved in the project are seeking to identify what other benefits and opportunities can be derived from the use of smart technology and are working on a number of European funding bids to help develop both the products available and the level of interoperability between systems. Last week Leicester City Council, with […]
Since Devolution the Scottish Government has invested £9bn in transport investment. Currently, Westminster restricts the capital funding it makes available to Scotland and its ability to borrow money independently. The Scottish Government believe that under Independence they would have the ability to raise capital more easily and far more cheaply than is possible under the […]
Later Phil explained that the whole Stagecoach North East team wants to be at the forefront of bringing on new technology and are convinced that the gas bus fleet will deliver lower running costs as well as the environmental benefits of cleaner engines without the complexity of hybrids. The initial phase of the Sunderland project […]
Managers, Owners, Directors and guests from a range of East Anglian coach operators enjoyed the annual Mid Anglian Coach Operators Association (MACOA) dinner held at the Bedford Lodge hotel, Newmarket. There were a hundred attendees, with 14 operators from across the Anglian region represented including Richmonds, Dews, Kenzies, Neals Travel, Saffords, Judds, Decker Bus, Grey’s […]
In a speech to the Commons, Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin, paid tribute to bus and coach companies for their work in keeping the nation on the move during the recent flooding. He praised the industry after meeting a delegation from the CPT and the five largest PCV operators in the country (National […]
Coach parking facilities on The Mall in London have changed. They will now be open from 09.00 to 18.00 (or dusk) on Monday to Saturday. Permits can now be booked through an easy to use online booking facility and will need to register with the Royal Parks in advance. Eight coach parking bays will be […]
Chesterfield based Leisurewear Direct (LWD) is to rebrand on 30 April 2014. The uniform and workwear supplier already has a new logo prepared and is currently gearing its website towards the industry. Its Director, Jane Drayton, has completed Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 business entrepreneurs Cohort 6 programme, a rigorous application and interview process and a four […]