
Rotala orders 67 Enviro200s for Greater Manchester franchised...
Alexander Dennis has taken orders from new customer Rotala for 67 Enviro200s. The order follows Rotala’s success in winning contracts for...

Stagecoach Manchester awarded major Manchester franchise...
Stagecoach Manchester has been awarded all three major franchise contracts in the latest round of franchising in Greater Manchester. The contracts...

From grandfather to grandson at Belle Vue
Belle Vue Manchester’s oldest coach driver, John Gilbody (73) is helping the operator’s youngest recruit earn his spurs – his grandson Luie...

Record numbers on NatEx Manchester-London services
National Express reports welcoming more people than ever on its Manchester – London services. The operator has seen an 83% increase in...

Little Gem ceases contracted buses
Manchester-based Little Gem Bus Company has ceased running contracted bus services. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has arranged emergency...

Urban Transport Group gets new Director
Jason Prince has been appointed the new Director of Urban Transport Group, the UK’s network of city region transport authorities. Jason is...

Significant devolution deal announced for Manchester transport
Greater Manchester will get new responsibilities over transport as part of what is described as the city-region’s most significant devolution deal...

Belle Vue teams up with FlixBus
FlixBus is launching a service between Manchester and Newcastle with new partner, Belle Vue. The Stockport-based operator is to begin serving FlixBus...