Stagecoach has submitted its full response to bus contract proposals by Tyne and Wear PTE (Nexus), which the company claims exposes how ‘massive flaws’ in the plans will impact on living standards for bus passengers and taxpayers. A detailed review by independent economic experts, Oxera, of the proposals by the transport authority has established that […]
Stagecoach founder, Sir Brian Souter, is expanding his PolskiBus.com operation in Poland with a £10m investment, which will create 160 new jobs. He has invested in 30 new Van Hool TDX27 Astromegas for the operation, as well as creating a second hub in Wroclaw and the introduction of four new routes. This latest development will […]
According to the organisers of next year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, the level of stand bookings already received indicates ‘business is definitely on the up’ for the industry. While exhibitor numbers are currently up 26% on 2013, actual space occupied is 17% greater, reflecting the return of many SMEs to the Show for the first time […]
Stagecoach Manchester is celebrating after winning the UK Bus Operator of the Year award at the UK Bus Awards 2013. London’s Hilton Hotel was the venue for the 18th edition of the awards attracting 650 attendants. The finalists were chosen from over 250 entries by panels of independent judges. The lunchtime ceremony was hosted by […]
The Welsh Government’s plan to reduce to as little as 46% the reimbursement rate to operators to fund the concessionary travel scheme has been in the headlines. Although the final figures of the cut have yet to be announced, there is understandably considerable concern among Welsh bus operators over what effect this will have. If […]
City Circle has added three 13.2m Neoplan Tourliners to its fleet. They are in service under contract to tour company, Globus. The operator is considered the UK’s largest operator of Tourliners, with 50% of its fleet consisting of these vehicles. These latest additions are fitted with MAN D26 CommonRail (D2676 LOH 27) EEV Turbo charged […]
Swindon based Barnes Coaches has added another Volvo B9R to its 30 strong fleet. Powered by the rear mounted nine-litre Volvo D9B engine coupled with the Volvo I-Shift 12-speed fully automated mechanical gearbox, the coach is specified with 53 seats, a TV, a DVD player, a sound system, a generous luggage space and an on […]
Somerset based Travelbility has taken delivery of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 516CDi based EVM Elegance. The minicoach features a 163bhp engine coupled to automatic transmission, an EVM integrated three stage entry step, an in-dash air conditioning system, a Mercedes-Benz Sound 20 entertainment package and a drop boot solution for maximum luggage stowage. EVM’s Horsham, West Sussex […]