Diss based Simonds has taken delivery of two MCV bodied Volvo B7RLEs, both resplendent in the operator’s CountryLink livery. Power for them comes from a Volvo Euro5 290hp engine matched to a ZF Ecolife six-speed gearbox. They are specified with 44 Vogel seats, an eight camera Synectics CCTV system and Hanover LED destination equipment. GreenRoad […]
Stagecoach founder, Sir Brian Souter, has taken a stake in what is considered one of the UK’s most successful solicitor firms. His Souter Investments business, together with JZ International (JZI), has acquired a 60% shareholding in Winn Solicitors Ltd, On Hire Ltd and On Medical Ltd (Winn Group). Members of both JZI and Souter Investments […]
Cambridgeshire County Council has come under fire from Stagecoach recently following its decision to introduce a parking fee on the county’s park and ride sites. The operator claimed the £1 a day charge will penalise greener travel and called it a ‘stealth tax’ on bus passengers. Council officers admit that the plan is likely to […]
In its full year results for the 12 months ended 29 June 2013, Go-Ahead reported strong trading in its bus business, with good progress towards its £100m bus profit target. Its overall results were slightly ahead of management expectations. At group level, its revenue amounted to £2,571.8m (2012: £2,423.8m). Its operating profit was £102.5m (2012: […]
Stagecoach Yorkshire’s efforts to improve local air quality have been rewarded with a four star rating in the Care4Air ECO Stars Fleet Recognition programme. The company has become the first transport operator in South Yorkshire to achieve the rating after being upgraded from three stars. The scheme recognises fleet operators who are using lower polluting […]
Mainline Coaches of Bridgend has taken delivery of an EVM Avantgarde, based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The minicoach’s power comes from a Euro5 516CDi 138bhp engine coupled with an automatic gearbox. It has a plug type door, an Eberspacher saloon air conditioning system, a Mercedes-Benz Sound 20 entertainment package, a recessed 15inch monitor and 16 […]
A rural bus service in Denbighshire has been withdrawn, with former passengers given the alternative of phoning for a replacement taxi instead. The route serves Nantglyn, Prion and Saron and was supported financially by Denbighshire County Council. According to the Council, patronage on the service has fallen significantly and a taxi option is now cheaper […]
Extra revenue generated by a rise in passenger numbers on the Hadrian’s Wall Bus has meant the service is staying on the road for an extra month until the end of September. The service is funded by the Hadrian’s Wall Bus Partnership, with other partners including Northumberland National Park Authority, Northumberland County Council and the […]