A training hub designed to create new bus drivers and upskill existing ones has launched in West Yorkshire. Training provider Realise has opened its Transport Training Academy in Cleckheaton. The centre, based at Lodge Grange in Gomersal, will host Realise’s Route to Success programme, a free to access training scheme available to members of the general […]

Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood MP, has shown his support for bus manufacturing with a visit to Wrightbus‘ Ballymena factory. On being asked on the likelihood of more funding for zero-emission buses in England, similar to what has been announced for ZEBRA, Simon told B&CB during the tour that there is no news expected regarding […]

European airport transfer specialist, Flibco, has launched its first service in the UK. It cut the ribbon on the first coach to depart London Stansted Airport for central London. The company is partnering with The Coach Travel Group to launch the service, which is to operate 96 times a day, 24/7, with departures each way […]

Bus and Coach Buyer recently had the opportunity to join the Omnibus Spiegel team in Germany to evaluate a range of electric buses. For the seventh annual event staged by the publication, the focus returned to 12m city buses, these making up half of the vehicle contingent test ridden by David Cole who teamed up […]

The Port of Dover is spearheading a UK-France school trips pilot, an initiative developed in collaboration with the UK and French Governments and ferry operators between Dover and France. This pilot aims to simplify and accelerate border procedures for school groups travelling from the UK to France. Starting from 3 April 2025, school groups that submit […]

Moto Hospitality has opened a new services area with four coach parking spaces near Sawtry on the A1(M) between Peterborough and Huntingdon. The facility hosts a range of stores and food options, including Burger King, Costa Coffee, Greggs, M&S, Pret, WH Smith and a BP forecourt. Ken McMeikan, Chief Executive of Moto Hospitality, said: “This is […]

Responding to today’s publication of the Bus Services (Wales) Bill, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) welcomed the Government’s ambition to build a long term plan for buses but urged ministers to maintain room for commercial innovation. CPT Cymru recommends a ‘minimum subsidy model’ for buses which it says presents a lower risk to the […]

A nearly sold out ALBUM Conference 2025 is to feature Simon Lightwood, Minister for Local Transport. Hosted by Nottingham City Transport (NCT), the conference takes place from 12 to 14 May in Nottingham. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Delivering Excellent Bus Services Through Positive Partnerships’. David Astill, Chair of ALBUM and Managing Director […]