Industry News

Mexican stand-out

Volvo unveiled its new Mexican-built 9700 at an event in Sweden in early October. Jonathan Welch was there to see it for himself Over two days on 1 and 2 October, Volvo Buses hosted an [...] The post Mexican stand-out appeared first on CBW.

Route to Success

Maxson Goh speaks to Realise Transport, a specialist training provider putting new bus drivers on the road Having put countless drivers through training school over the past century, the UK’s bus industry has seen many [...] The post Route to Success appeared first on CBW.

Glorious buses at Goodwood

Ray Ward reports from the three-day Goodwood Revival, a festival of classic motoring where classic buses can be found on show and in use The Goodwood Revival is a three day event that features classic [...] The post Glorious buses at Goodwood appeared first on CBW.

A new door opens…

Jonathan Welch speaks to Transport Door Solutions Managing Director Paul Rossington about recent changes at the Essex-based company As you get on and off the bus – whether you’re a driver, passenger or company owner [...] The post A new door opens… appeared first on CBW.

Continuing global expansion

Maxson Goh reports from Singapore, where Go-Ahead Singapore has opened its new East Coast Bus Depot after 10 years of operation in the city-state, and hears about its strong connections to Go-Ahead in the UK [...] The post Continuing global expansion appeared first on CBW.

Coach and Bus Week 5d ago

D&E Coaches confirms acquisition of Stagecoach’s Thurso and Wick operations

Highland Council-owned D&E Coaches has confirmed the acquisition of Stagecoach’s bus operations in Thurso and Wick, with the transfer set to take effect from 19 October. All 26 Stagecoach employees, comprising 20 drivers and six [...] The post D&E Coaches confirms acquisition of Stagecoach’s Thur...

Woodall Nicholson group plans new minicoach range

Nicholson Coachbuilders plans to launch its new luxury tourist and VIP midicoach range at Euro Bus Expo Nicholson Coachbuilders, part of the Woodall Nicholson group of companies alongside Mellor and Treka Bus, will launch its [...] The post Woodall Nicholson group plans new minicoach range appear...

First Volvo chassis arrives for Lothian ‘XLB’s

The first Volvo B8L chassis for Lothian Buses’ new tri-axle double-deckers has been delivered to Alexander Dennis’ Scarborough factory, marking a return to bodybuilding on Volvo chassis for the company after a long absence. The [...] The post First Volvo chassis arrives for Lothian ‘XLB’s appeare...

Coach operators invited to join open letter to MPS

Richard Bamber, Managing Partner of Runcorn-based Anthony’s Travel and Chair of the RHA’s Coach division, is encouraging operators to sign an open letter to MPs addressing concerns over rising fuel costs. “Bus operators have received [...] The post Coach operators invited to join open letter to M...

Snapper launches new AI tool

Specialist data platform Snapper Services has launched Ask Mosaiq, a new AI assistant built into Mosaiq Insights, part of its Mosaiq Transit Intelligence Suite. Ask Mosaiq has been designed to answer plain language questions about [...] The post Snapper launches new AI tool appeared first on CBW.

Edwards and Llew Jones to operate new Welsh service

Edwards Coaches has been appointed to operate the new TaithCymru coach service between north and south-west Wales South Wales Edwards Coaches has been appointed to operate Transport for Wales’s new TaithCymru coach service which connects [...] The post Edwards and Llew Jones to operate new Welsh ...

Irizar strengthens support with PSV Glass & Glazing

Irizar UK has strengthened its aftermarket offering through a new partnership with PSV Glass & Glazing with an agreement which is designed to give operators faster access to replacement glass and expert installation and to [...] The post Irizar strengthens support with PSV Glass & Glazing appeare...

Transport Committee to investigate fares

The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry looking into the Government’s role in public transport fares, pricing and ticketing arrangements. The inquiry will explore what objectives the Government should pursue when intervening in pricing and ticketing, and [...] The post Transport Committee...

Government sets out advanced accessibility plans

New safety standards agreed through the Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel have been designed to encourage manufacturers and those who specify new vehicles to push beyond statutory requirements The Government has set out its latest agreed [...] The post Government sets out advanced accessibility plan...

Otokar begins Daimler production

TURKEY Daimler Buses, Mercedes-Benz Türk and bus manufacturer Otokar have celebrated the start of production of the Mercedes-Benz Conecto at Otokar’s plant in Sakarya as part of a manufacturing cooperation between the two companies agreed [...] The post Otokar begins Daimler production appeared f...

Classic colours help celebrate 70 years

GERMANY German operator Hermann Hock is celebrating two anniversaries with its new Setra TopClass touring coach. The family-owned Bavarian company recently took delivery of the S 516 HDH in time for its 70th anniversary next [...] The post Classic colours help celebrate 70 years appeared first on...

A new world of minicoaches

After focusing on the operations of TSUK last week, Jonathan Welch takes a closer look at the related Minicoach World business, based in Swansea In last week’s issue, we visited the well-known Cleckheaton premises of [...] The post A new world of minicoaches appeared first on CBW.

Ticketing in transition

Jonathan Welch pays a visit to Reading Buses’ Great Knollys Street depot to find out how the company is updating its technology for the future at the same time as celebrating 125 years of history [...] The post Ticketing in transition appeared first on CBW.

Coach and Bus Week 12d ago

The machine is the easy part: keeping coach fleets clean

Advertisement Feature: Discover how Motion’s mobile Speedy Wash system helps operators clean coach fleets without a fixed wash bay, supported by training, servicing and UK-wide engineering cover. [...] The post The machine is the easy part: keeping coach fleets clean appeared first on CBW.

Coach and Bus Week 13d ago

Keep skills current. Keep passengers safe.

Advertisement Feature: Total Compliance provides practical training and compliance support for coach and bus operators, including Driver CPC training, Transport Manager courses, compliance audits and passenger safety. [...] The post Keep skills current. Keep passengers safe. appeared first on CBW.