Former National Express Group CEO, Phil White, is to take the reins at Mobico, National Express’s parent company. The business’s current CEO, Ignacio Garat, has announced he is to step down from his position tomorrow (30 April 2025). The news follows Mobico’s shares plummeting over 30% after it announced the sale of its North American […]
Former National Express Group CEO, Phil White, is to take the reins at Mobico, National Express’s parent company. The business’s current CEO, Ignacio Garat, has announced he is to step down from his position tomorrow (30 April 2025). The news follows Mobico’s shares plummeting over 30% after it announced the sale of its North American […]
Progress on Leicestershire-based Roberts Travel Groups‘ new departure lounge continues apace. Work started on the site in February this year. The new extension is in response to customer feedback and increasing passenger numbers. The aim of the project is to ensure a modern, comfortable and efficient space for travellers before they depart. Both the first […]
McGill’s Group is now operating its new Fly Aberdeen service. The direct coach link connecting Aberdeen city centre and Edinburgh Airport started at 1.35am today (28 April 2025). Operating eight times daily, Fly Aberdeen services are strategically timed to connect with major domestic and international departures from Edinburgh Airport. It offers a journey time of […]
Faresaver Buses has received two Alexander Dennis Enviro200s, its first ever new double-deckers. The pair are also the operator’s first ever double-deckers from Alexander Dennis. Two further identical vehicles are due to follow this autumn. Built to a length of 10.9m with 77 seats, the new Enviro400s are fitted with Alexander Dennis SmartPack efficiency technology […]
Suffolk-based BorderBus has placed an order for a second Volvo B8RLE MCV eVoRa. The order follows the proven performance of an identical model purchased in October 2023, which joined a 30-strong fleet comprised largely of competitor brands. The new 10.8m single-deck vehicle is being built to the same specification, and is scheduled to enter service […]
Guide Dog trainers are being offered free travel on Stagecoach East Scotland buses when travelling with Guide Dogs in training. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association trainers train puppies and dogs to become companions for the visually impaired. In particular, the training includes travel on buses. “This commitment continues to demonstrate that we do […]
Crawley Luxury has received a Mercedes-Benz Tourismo Access, the first of three due to join the fleet. The new vehicle comes in a year that sees the operator mark its 70th anniversary in business. The coach has 55 seats and meets PSVAR standards. It joins a 30-strong Mercedes-Benz-based fleet. David Brown, Director at Crawley Luxury, […]
Wheelchair-accessible vehicle products specialist, Koller Engineering, is helping raise funds for St Margaret’s Hospice Care. Both the hospice and the company mark their 45th anniversaries this year. Koller is taking part in the Colour Run and Bubble Toddle 2025 in support of the hospice. Taking place at Taunton Racecourse on 17 May 2025, the event […]
