A number of changes are being made to First’s bus services in Southampton as of 30 June. Some of the alterations are taking place following a re-tendering exercise completed by Southampton City Council, while other changes are being made by the operator to its own commercial network. The changes affect existing services; 1/1A, 2/2A, 5, […]

Thamesdown Transport has announced changes to its management team. Engineering Director, Nigel Mason, who has been with the company since starting as an apprentice in 1971, is taking early retirement. Thamesdown’s Financial Controller, Cliff Connor, joins the Board of Directors in Nigel’s place. David Spencer, currently Engineering Services Manager, has been promoted to the new […]

Tony Pettitt has taken the newly created role of Director of Resources at Reading Buses. The new position replaces that of Finance Director and reflects Tony’s wider skill base as well as recognising the abilities of the current Reading Buses finance department, which will now be led by Karen Borton, a qualified accountant. Karen has […]

Michael Hawes will be joining the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) as its new Chief Executive in the early autumn. Mike will lead the executive team that will promote the interests and successes of the UK motor industry and help address the challenges of the current climate. He will also ensure the SMMT […]

Stagecoach has appointed several new MDs at its UK Bus division. Philip Norwell, currently Commercial Director, Stagecoach East, will take on the role of MD, Stagecoach South East, from 1 September. He will succeed Paul Southgate, who is to retire on 1 October 2013. He is currently working alongside Paul in the role of MD […]

A number of towns and cities in England will benefit from £5m in funding to reduce pollution from local buses, Local Transport Minister Norman Baker announced. Local authorities will be able to bid for grants of up to £1m from the Department for Transport’s Clean Bus Technology Fund. This will allow them to upgrade local […]

Paignton Bus Station has reopened following a renovation project. It has had its roof canopy replaced, new lighting fitted and fresh signage installed. Stagecoach South West Engineering Director, Mike Bishop, said, ‘I’m very pleased that this major renovation has been completed on time, enabling us to keep passenger disruption to a minimum.’

Group revenue for Arriva rose 11.6% to £3,211.1m/e3,757m in 2012 (2011: £2,877.7m/e3,367m), according to its financial review of the year. The company’s EBITDA was £363.4m/e425m (2012: e300m/£256.5m), up 30.8%. It was awarded 11 contract wins, extensions and acquisitions across five countries during the year, bringing around 5,300 new employees and adding 1,200 buses, as well […]