Coach and Bus Week

21/07/2024

AUSTRIA - Postbus renews Iveco relationship

Iveco Bus & ÖBB Postbus are furthering their long-standing cooperation with the signing of a third multi-year framework contract for the supply of more than 900 Iveco Crossway & Crossway LE buses

https://cbwmagazine.com/postbus-renews-iveco-relationship/

21/07/2024

BELGIUM - First new generation VDLs enter service with De Lijn

Flemish operator De Lijn put the first of its new generation of electric buses from VDL into service from its Destelbergen depot at the beginning of July.

https://cbwmagazine.com/first-new-generation-vdls-enter-service-with-de-lijn/

20/07/2024

New TC appointed in North West

Following the retirement of Gerallt Evans, David Mullan will take over as Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England

https://cbwmagazine.com/new-tc-appointed-in-north-west/

20/07/2024

National Express partners with BlaBlaCar

Sports fans & holidaymakers now have a convenient & budget-friendly travel option to Paris, in time for the Olympics, says National Express thanks to a new partnership with European coach operator BlaBlaCar Bus.

https://cbwmagazine.com/national-express-partners-with-blablacar/

20/07/2024

Silverstone goes Electric

CBW’s yearly pilgrimage to the Northamptonshire race track saw a whole host of changes to the bus services which support the British Grand Prix, and as always Richard Sharman was in attendance to document them

https://cbwmagazine.com/silverstone-goes-electric/

20/07/2024

Former TC joins Bus Users UK

Bus Users UK has appointed former Traffic Commissioner Joan Aitken to its Board of Trustees.

https://cbwmagazine.com/former-tc-joins-bus-users-uk/

19/07/2024

Woods Travel receives business award

The Bognor Regis-based company is celebrating the award and the arrival of three new coaches

https://cbwmagazine.com/woods-travel-receives-business-award/

19/07/2024

Big Lemon and Stagecoach step in to cover Bristol services

Local operators Stagecoach and Ths Big Lemon have stepped in to cover services in and around Bristol previously operated by Transpora Bus South West.

https://cbwmagazine.com/big-lemon-and-stagecoach-step-in-to-cover-bristol-services/

19/07/2024

Classic coaches gather in Cheltenham

A special occasion marked a number of anniversaries in the South West, report Jonathan Welch and Ray Ward

https://cbwmagazine.com/classic-coaches-gather-in-cheltenham/

19/07/2024

Forth Bridge celebrates 60 years with special bus services

A series of events will be held later this year to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the Forth Road Bridge, including a procession of classic buses.

https://cbwmagazine.com/forth-bridge-celebrates-60-years-with-special-bus-services/

18/07/2024

More franchising key to Labour’s bus plans

The new Transport Secretary has visited Manchester to hear about TfGM’s franchising journey, and pledged more support for other areas to do the same

https://cbwmagazine.com/more-franchising-key-to-labours-bus-plans/

18/07/2024

First London order for next-gen Enviro range

Alexander Dennis has confirmed the first order from a London operator for its next-generation electric buses. Stagecoach will take delivery of 24 new Enviro100EV small buses and 17 Enviro400EV double-deckers

https://cbwmagazine.com/first-london-order-for-next-gen-enviro-range/

18/07/2024

Keeping trim and tidy

Adrian Morton reports from a chilly Blackpool, where Blackpool Bus & Coach Trim is helping operators nationwide to refresh their fleets

https://cbwmagazine.com/keeping-trim-and-tidy/

18/07/2024

Caledonian Leisure buys Scarborough hotel

Caledonian Leisure, which operates under the Caledonian Travel and UKBreakaways brands has completed the purchase of the New Southlands Hotel in Scarborough, in partnership with investors.

https://cbwmagazine.com/caledonian-leisure-buys-scarborough-hotel/

17/07/2024

Moving People gains Earned Recognition status

The Lancashire coach and school transport operator has become the first in its local area to attain Earned Recognition status from the DVSA

https://cbwmagazine.com/moving-people-gains-earned-recognition-status/

17/07/2024

Transdev buys new hybrids for Flyer

Transdev’s ‘Flyer’-branded routes serving Leeds Bradford Airport are to receive 15 new hybrid single-deckers as part of a £4m investment in the route.

https://cbwmagazine.com/transdev-buys-new-hybrids-for-flyer/

17/07/2024

A Labour of love?

What is in store for buses following the general election? Jonathan Welch speaks to Leon Daniels about what the future might bring

https://cbwmagazine.com/a-labour-of-love/

17/07/2024

This week, we speak to Leon Daniels about the election result and the future of buses, visit Blackpool Bus and Coach Trim and head to Silverstone with First Bus, megabusUK and Stagecoach. Plus all the latest news, including DVSA Earned Recognition status for Moving PEOPLE, Daimler Buses UK Citaro hybrids for Transdev's Flyer, more Mellor minibuses for North Lanarkshire, and much more... Issue 1536 is out now!

https://cbwmagazine.com/current-issue/

17/07/2024

East Ayrshire Council buys more Mellors

Mellor has announced the delivery of 10 Orion accessible buses to East Ayrshire Council, marking a significant upgrade to the council’s previous fleet, purchased in 2019.

https://cbwmagazine.com/east-ayrshire-council-buys-more-mellors/

14/07/2024

Go-Ahead wins ‘Transport Project of the Year’ award

The group’s Oxford Bus Company has been recognised for its fleet decarbonisation programme and investment in 104 electric buses

https://cbwmagazine.com/go-ahead-wins-transport-project-of-the-year-award/

14/07/2024

It’s a PS Type… but lower

A post which caught our eye on LinkedIn recently was from Steven Booth at the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust.

https://cbwmagazine.com/its-a-ps-type-but-lower/

14/07/2024

Midland Bluebird launches new national park service

McGill’s company Midland Bluebird has launched a new summer service in the Loch Lomond area, serving popular tourist destinations including Ben A’an and Ben Ledi.

https://cbwmagazine.com/midland-bluebird-launches-new-national-park-service/

14/07/2024

Continuing the colours

Back in 2010 when Gareth and Phil Blair started Xelabus, the decision on the colour scheme was easy, say the pair, and the adoption of the colours of the former Hants & Dorset bus company was an obvious choice.

https://cbwmagazine.com/continuing-the-colours/

14/07/2024

Transdev boosts evening buses

Transdev has increased the number of evening services operating at two of its Blazefield subsidiary companies.

https://cbwmagazine.com/transdev-boosts-evening-buses/

13/07/2024

Warrington’s Own Buses unveils new training bus

Warrington’s Own Buses says it is thrilled to introduce its new training bus colours, which it says prioritise safety and promote a more visible presence on the roads of Warrington.

https://cbwmagazine.com/warringtons-own-buses-unveils-new-training-bus/

13/07/2024

Bill Hiron receives MBE

The Stephensons of Essex managing director and ALBUM Chair has been awarded an MBE in the Kings’ Birthday Honours List for services to transport

https://cbwmagazine.com/bill-hiron-receives-mbe/

13/07/2024

History on the road

Jonathan Welch took to the road behind the wheel of two classic buses recently, as he recounts

https://cbwmagazine.com/history-on-the-road/

13/07/2024

Flix announces investment from EQT & Kühne Holding

They are to acquire a 35% stake in Flix, parent company of FlixBus, part of what the partners call a ‘long-term strategic partnership built on a common vision for Flixs next phase of profitable growth.’

https://cbwmagazine.com/flix-announces-investment-from-eqt-and-kuhne-holding/

12/07/2024

Transport UK wins more London contracts

Transport UK London Bus (formerly Abellio) mobilised two new Transport for London contracts in late June, on routes 211 and 465, further expanding its business in central and south-west London.

https://cbwmagazine.com/transport-uk-wins-more-london-contracts/

25/12/2022

Elgar Coaches selects Totalkare for new workshop equipment

A Worcestershire-based coach company has improved its workshop facilities with the purchase of mobile column lifts from experts in workshop...