How Government can best support the coach industry is one of the topics to be discussed at an industry round-table discussion tomorrow (7 May 2025), Simon Lightwood, Local Transport Minister has told B&CB. Speaking during a visit to Star Coaches in Batley, West Yorkshire today (6 May 2025), the Minister said the goal of the […]

Bob Dunn has today (2 May 2025) become Rotala Group‘s Chairman. The news follows founder of Rotala, John Gunn, stepping down from the role. A statement from the company said: “Throughout his tenure John has provided strong guidance and focus, but at the same time fostered and enabled the right culture for the business to […]

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has taken delivery of two new Treka Mobility minibuses, further strengthening its long-standing partnership with Treka. Designed to meet the council’s specific needs, these accessible minibuses offer seating for up to 14 passengers or space for five wheelchairs. Featuring a side entry with an electrically operated sliding door, an electric […]

Rotala has serious concerns about the proposed tranche-style franchising model proposed for the West Midlands. Despite this, it supports the principle of franchising to reform the bus market in the region. A consultation on franchising in the region received 3,600 responses from residents, businesses and organisations. Of those who gave a preference, 75% were in […]

Scania (Great Britain) has acquired Haydock Commercial Vehicles. The deal will see Haydock’s six branches located in the North West – Warrington, Preston, Ellesmere Port, Widnes and Deeside, and its team join forces with Scania GB’s. It will also see Owner of Haydock Commercial Vehicles, Simon Dykes, say farewell to the business he built and […]

Road closures that could affect visiting coaches are to be put in place in Caerphilly on Sunday 11 May. The closures are to be made for the Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10k. During the race, Crescent Road will be closed from 6am to 1pm, while Cardiff Road will see closures between 9am am and 12pm. Additionally, […]

Prime Minister Kier Starmer has knuckled down on commitments to dealing with anti-social behaviour. It comes as he was asked a question on ‘headphone dodgers’ on public transport. Lib Dem spokesperson for transport, Paul Kohler, asked the PM if he would back the Liberal Democrats’ plan to enforce people to plug in headphones when listening […]

Coach operators transporting customers abroad could fall foul of new EU legislation due to come in that rules over how long people can stay in the Schengen Area. Trade body RHA has raised concerns over the potential impact of the 90/180 rule, where people can spend a maximum 90 out of any 180 days in […]