Government support package announced for NI operators
A bespoke package to provide financial assistance for Northern Ireland’s bus and coach sectors will be brought forward by the country’s...
IOW Tours cease trading
IoW Tours has ceased trading. A statement from the Isle of Wight-based operator said: “We have tried so hard for you, our more than loyal...
How does your Covid response compare?
Bus Users has published a paper examining the way bus operators in Wales have responded to Covid-19. The charity looked at what operators have been...
Operators warns of workplace Covid calls
A north-west coach operator has warned fellow operators to expect unsolicited calls from HSE, which is conducting Covid-19 business spot checks. “I...
Seating plans now essential
Coach tour and day trip organisers really should be going the extra mile right now to get the best experience for their group, to help attractions...
Go-Ahead figures significantly impacted by COVID-19
Go-Ahead has been significantly impacted by COVID-19, according to the company’s annual financial results for the year ended 27 June 2020. This...
Government to ‘give whatever help we can’ to coaches
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was asked to outline sector-specific funding for the coach industry on Tuesday (22 September 2020). The question was...
First trading stronger than expected
First Group has reported a stronger than expected financial performance in its trading update for the period between 1 April and 31 August 2020. The...