Death threats and protests – Wrightbus collapse
Wrightbus entered administration last week, leading to around 1,200 redundancies, after Deloitte failed to find a new owner.. It was suffering...
Wrightbus in administration
Wrightbus has entered administration. Michael Magnay and Peter Allen of Deloitte were today appointed as joint administrators to Wrights Group Ltd,...
Is hydrogen the answer?
When it comes to transport, particularly mass public transport, the industry’s long-term vision should be shaped by embracing and supporting new,...
Could Wrightbus fall into Chinese hands?
It is rumoured a Chinese company could acquire Wrightbus, according to press reports. Weichai, a Chinese engineering business, has been tipped as a...
Boris pledges to save Wrightbus
New Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has vowed the government will do “everything we can” to ensure the future of Wrightbus. As reported last week...
Wrightbus to court potential investors
B&CB has been made aware that Wrightbus is considering seeking new investors. According to Sky News, the County Antrim-based manufacturer has...
Transdev buys British
Transdev has placed orders worth £3.5m for British-built buses. The operator has ordered 21 new buses from ADL and Wrightbus. The Yorkshire and...
‘World first’ hydrogen deckers for London
What have been described as the ‘world’s first’ hydrogen double-deckers will be introduced on three London bus routes next year. TfL has...