Lowering standards
I’ve worked with a coach broker for many years and even went back after it fell on financial hardship. However,…
Free car parking is not the answer
If town centre’s are to ‘reinvent themselves’, the bus industry must be willing and able to adapt “Town centres should…
Weather-themed names
The Whisperer asked if anyone names their vehicles [routeone/The Whisperer/4 July]. We have named our coaches for 25 of our…
Volvo receives large order of fully-electric buses for the Netherlands
Volvo has secured an order of 23 fully-electric buses from Arriva in the Netherlands. The buses will operate in the…
Gunby Hall stages the Stagecoach East Midlands bus walk launch
Stagecoach East Midlands, Lincolnshire County Council, North East Lincolnshire Council, East Lindsey District Council, Love Lincolnshire Wolds, National Trust, West…
Speech transfer system is launched by Contacta
A speech transfer system has been launched that improves communication between ticket office staff and passengers. Produced by Contacta, it…
Safety course dedicated to the PCV industry
Arbroath-based IED Training Solutions has worked with National Express to create the coach and bus industry’s first IOSH-approved safety management…
MPs start inquiry into ‘health of the bus market’
The Transport Committee is starting a “wide-ranging” inquiry into the bus market in England outside London. It is calling for…
Horseman strikes £3m Plaxton deal for new Panthers
Routeone award winner, Reading-based Horseman Coaches has placed £3m order for 10 Panther Executive coaches to be delivered during November.…
Optare’s export success marked by International Trade Minister visit
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for International Trade), Graham Stuart visited Yorkshire based bus manufacturer Optare to recognise the its…
