Pelican to supply extra 780 electric Yutongs with HSBC funding
Pelican Engineering has secured additional funding from HSBC UK to increase the supply of electric buses and coaches across the UK. Pelican is to...
Stagecoach Midlands launches 91 Yutong and Alexander Dennis...
Stagecoach Midlands marked the launch of its 91 electric buses for Coventry and Warwickshire at the British Motor Museum at Gaydon. The vehicles are...
2,000th UK Yutong is delivered
As reported in B&CB issue 1702 (2 May 2025), Pelican Yutong has sold its 2,000th Yutong vehicle in the UK. The landmark coach, a GT12, has now...
Stagecoach plans first fully-electric depot
Stagecoach has announced plans for its first fully-electric fleet and depot in Stockton-on-Tees. The fully electric operation forms the blueprint for...
Trade at the UK Coach Rally
As well as the glittering entries and heated competition at the UK Coach Rally, there was also the chance to speak to and see the wears of several...
Obituary – Phillip Hodgson 1944 – 2025
On 13 April 2025, Phil Hodgson, Pelican Bus and Coach’s recently retired South of England Sales Manager passed away at the age of 80. After working...
Electric coaches start work with Scottish Citylink
Scottish Citylink has introduced two new electric coaches on one of its most popular routes. The new 53-seat Yutong GTe14 coaches have gone into...
Yutong electric ‘deckers launched by Xplore Dundee
A new fleet of 12 electric Yutong U11DD double-deckers has been unveiled by Xplore Dundee today (28 march 2025). The £8.4 million investment by...