Leger Holidays has seen sales of its ‘See it Live’ experience tours increase by 39% for 2013. The tours give holidaymakers the chance to experience a live event whilst also enjoying some of the local area, all with organised transport and accommodation. Sporting events are proving particularly popular this year, with the biggest interest growth […]
Scottish Citylink is offering direct travel from 14 locations in Scotland for those attending the Summer Sessions at Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park. The Stagecoach and ComfortDelGro company will run direct services coaches next weekend to and from the venue so that music fans can enjoy their concert without having to worry about their transport. In addition, […]
Campaign for Better Transport has called on top football clubs to help fans tackle the high cost of getting to matches. In letters sent to the Chief Executives of all Premier League clubs, the organisation highlights research showing supporters want better choices in how they get to games and want their clubs to do more […]
Following local community support, the No.4 service from Sheffield Interchange to Bents Green via Psalter Lane has grown in popularity by 117% and now carries over 1,600 passengers a week. Dubbed the ‘People’s Bus’, the No.4 was scheduled for withdrawal last year because of low patronage. Following consultation with the community and customer feedback, the […]
Mellor Coachcraft’s parent company, Woodall Nicholson Group, has been acquired by new investors. Mosaic Private equity, RooGreen Ventures LLP and Enterprise Ventures have each invested in the business. The company has a turnover of £24m and employs 180 people at factories in Westhoughton and Rochdale. As well as Mellor Coachcraft, the Group comprises of Coleman […]
In its preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2013, Optare earned revenue of £75.9m, a growth of 6% over the 15 month period to 31 March 2012. Labour costs were down at 7.6% of revenue, a reduction of 6%. It ended the year with a market share of 36% in the eight to […]
‘Acquired rights’ drivers of coaches and buses have less than a month to make sure they have completed their training requirements or risk being fined and even losing their livelihood, DSA and VOSA warn. The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has also reiterated the need for operators to be aware of their drivers’ training hours […]
Following feedback from the industry, the government has announced two exceptions from the Driver CPC requirements affecting around 76,000 licence holders who drive PCVs or HGVs for the purpose of repairing or delivering them. To be implemented in the Autumn, the move is expected to save UK businesses £29m and covers most of the issues […]