Stagecoach’s budget coach operation, megabus.com, has celebrated ten years of business. Since its launch in Scotland in 2003 with three coaches, the company believes it has revolutionised coach travel, both in the UK and North America. Offering fares as low as £1, it introduced an online booking system, which it claims makes better use of […]
Gordon Cutting from Stagecoach Oxfordshire has been crowned Bus Driver of the Year 2013, after finishing fifth in 2012’s competition. Gordon received a £1,000 cheque from ROSCO (Road Operators’ Safety Council). He also received £500 from Unite the Union and was awarded the John Boxall Medallion as national champion (John founded Bus Driver of the […]
There were 488 buses and coaches registered in August, which is up 56.9% on the same month last year, according to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) results. The rolling year total for bus and coach registrations was 2,650, down 18.7%. SMMT Bus and Coach Manager, Wendy Williamson, said, ‘The bus and coach sector […]
Optare Group Ltd has appointed Enrico Vassallo as its new CEO. Following his graduation in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Genoa, Vassallo joined the Iveco Group in 1996 and has since held a number of senior management positions covering purchasing, manufacturing, and overseas sales of commercial vehicles and components in Africa, Australasia and South […]
Wrightbus International and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) have agreed to work together in the Indian bus market. Wright Group’s MD, Mark Nodder, said, ‘We are excited by the opportunity to work with DICV in this dynamic market, which offers great prospects for the future. This project will leverage the strengths of both companies, and […]
In preparation for the introduction of the next generation of Sprinter models, Mercedes-Benz Vans intends to end its manufacturing agreement with Volkswagen AG in relation to large vans after the contract expires as scheduled at the end of 2016. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and VW Crafter ranges are used as the base for many minibus and […]
Buses could help cut youth unemployment and deliver a £1.4bn boost to the UK economy under proposals contained in a new report published by Greener Journeys, the sustainable travel campaign group supported by the UK’s major transport groups. Entitled ‘Bus 2020: A Manifesto for the next Parliament’, the document urges the Government to invest in […]
In response to complications for coaches accessing the Northern Stage Theatre since the Newcastle University campus where it is based was pedestrianised, CPT has come to some agreements with the management. The three vehicle layby outside the Hancock museum on the north side of Claremont Road remains available. Discussions will take place with the City […]