McGill’s Group is acquiring Prentice Westwood, continuing its expansion in coach travel. The seven-figure deal will see the West Lothian-based business join the portfolio of McGill’s Group companies owned by Scottish businessmen, Sandy and James Easdale. All Prentice Westwood employees are to become part of the McGill’s Group, and it is anticipated the well-known brand will […]
Transdev has rolled out the first of its new £3.5m fleet of hybrid Mercedes-Benz Citaros. The new buses are being used on its FLYER branded network serving Leeds Bradford Airport. The new buses provide more capacity, easier accessibility and lower emissions with journeys running up to every 30 minutes and departures from early morning until […]
Following a two week trial of the Alexander Dennis Enviro100EV, Go-Coach Engineering Director, Austin Blackburn, is impressed. The electric bus was used on the Kent-based operator’s normal routes under a simple remit: to use the next-generation Alexander Dennis electric PCV like any other bus in the fleet. Austin said of it: “We took drivers out […]
London Gatwick Airport is to put 14 Irizar ie trams into service. The 18m electric buses are to be put to use connecting passengers from the airport’s long stay car parks to the terminals. Irizar e-mobility has signed a contract with London Gatwick Airport to supply the ie trams. The buses will be equipped with […]
Mellor is launching the re-styled version of its Maxima. First launched in 2016, the updated model has been designed with an uncompromising focus on comfort, accessibility and practicality, which the manufacturer says sets a new benchmark for passenger experience in the accessible transport sector. Popular with health care trusts and local authorities, the Maxima is […]
2025 marks 100 years of the Edwards family’s involvement in bus and coach operations. It all started in March 1925 with the granting of a licence for a bus service from their home village of Beddau to Pontypridd. Fast forwarding through several generations and business models brings us to Llantrisant based Edwards Coaches led by […]
In 1998, David Reeves and Gerald Henderson, both then employees of Staffordshire Ambulance Service, commenced a minibus operation from the former Longton Bus Station in the Potteries. The business grew quickly with David moving in to a full-time role as a roller-coaster of sales and acquisitions saw expansion into Crewe and the West Midlands while […]
McGill’s Group is acquiring Prentice Westwood, continuing its expansion in coach travel. The seven-figure deal will see the West Lothian-based business join the portfolio of McGill’s Group companies owned by Scottish businessmen, Sandy and James Easdale. All Prentice Westwood employees are to become part of the McGill’s Group, and it is anticipated the well-known brand will […]
Family, friends and colleagues of Andrew Wickham MBE gathered to honour the late Go South Coast managing director. Andrew, who passed away last month following a long battle with illness, remained in post and heavily involved in the day-to-day running of the business right up until his death. A statement from Go South Coast said: […]
