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25 March 2011
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UK
Last week’s budget contained little for the transport industry.
21 December 2008
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NEWS that the 2p rise in fuel duty announced by chancellor Alistair Darling on 1 December will be included in calculations for Bus Service Operators’ Grant has been welcomed by CPT.
20 January 2011
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EYMS chairman Peter Shipp launched an outspoken attack on successive governments’ policies towards the bus industry, as the company raises fares at its East Yorkshire and Scarborough & District businesses.
03 July 2012
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News
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The government’s announcement that it will delay implementing a 3p fuel duty rise has been attacked by Bus Users UK.
30 August 2012
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Features
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The chancellor should avoid further delays in fuel duty increases and, instead, divert money to improve rail and bus services.
14 September 2010
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Thamesdown Transport has this week put into service its first Optares, eight 37-seat Versas.
International news
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Chinese electric vehicle builder BYD has delivered six battery electric buses to Arriva, for operation in the Schiermonnikoog national park in Friesland. Issue 309
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Madrid city council and bus operator EMT have equipped 500 central area bus stops with near field communications technology which allows users of smartphones to get access to live bus timetable data and information about nearby tourist attractions. Issue 309
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The first 56 of an order for 159 Mercedes-Benz Citaros have been delivered to Budapest. Issue 309
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Bus builder Viseon is filing for insolvency after “promised financial means failed to arrive”, according to the company. Issue 309
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Volvo subsidiary Nova Bus has secured a $148million (£95million) order for 300 of its LFS model for the Chicago Transit Authority. Issue 309
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The safety of stretched limousines is set to be scrutinised after a fire engulfed the rear of a vehicle in the San Francisco area, killing five women. Issue 309
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Product news
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Somerset-based Koller Engineering reports a very positive response from last month’s CV show. Issue 309
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Doncaster dealer Connaught PSV has moved into new premises, and looks forward to welcoming customers old and new to come and have a look around. Issue 309
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Grayson Thermal Systems is opening a new subsidiary business in Poland as the company celebrates its 35th anniversary this month. Issue 309
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Stagecoach has signed a new three-year agreement with Energenics, while reporting that the use of Envirox over the past eight years has achieved a 5 per cent annual reduction in fuel consumption and associated emissions and cut CO2 emissions from its bus fleet in the UK by more than 188,000 tonnes. Issue 305
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Kent-based Buzzlines has installed the latest 4G technology on its Folkestone to London commuter coach. Issue 305
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Autosound Ltd has launched its new website aimed at coach operators, coach dealers and vehicle manufacturers. Issue 305
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People in the news
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Stagecoach has announced a number of management appointments at its UK Bus division following the promotion of Stagecoach East Midlands managing director GARY NOLAN to the role of Stagecoach UK Bus regional director north. Issue 309
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ANDREW PURSEY, Anglian Bus managing director, is to leave the company in July. Issue 309
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ROGER FRENCH, who recently retired as managing director of the Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company, has been made an honorary freeman of the city of Brighton and Hove. Issue 309
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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has named GILES FEARNLEY, managing director of First UK Bus, as ambassador for its Bus and Coach Forum. Issue 309
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After a six-month hiatus the Volvo Bus Corporation has a new president, HAKAN AGNEVALL. Issue 308
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UMBERTO DE PRETTO is to be the new secretary general of the IRU, taking over from MARTIN MARMY in June. Issue 308
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13 May 2013 | UK
A decision by Margate magistrates to award VOSA a substantial contribution towards its £59,500 investigation and prosecution costs in a case involving Buzzlines Travel of Hythe and director Nigel Busbridge has been upheld by the Administrative Court in a Judicial Review.
13 May 2013 | UK
A major fire at the Summercourt depot of Western Greyhound has destroyed or severely damaged 37 buses – around one-third of the fleet.
13 May 2013 | UK
Most regular services operated by Bus Eireann have been halted by a strike by members of the National Bus and Rail Union.
12 May 2013 | UK
This week’s ALBUM conference promises to be the biggest one to date with 250 delegates from across the independent bus sector.
09 May 2013 | UK
Dawsonrentals has ordered 50 Optare Solos after reaching a deal which gives the company access to the international sales force of Optare’s major shareholder, Ashok Leyland.
08 May 2013 | UK
Fares on most Translink bus services were increased this week.
Latest vehicle deliveries
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For Alpine Travel of Llandudno taking delivery of another high-specification Plaxton Panther-bodied Volvo continues the process of fleet standardisation. Issue 309
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Angela Coaches of Southampton has taken delivery of three new Neoplans - two Tourliners and a flagship Starliner for its Angela Holidays operation. Issue 309
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Stephensons of Essex has taken delivery of two Scania-ADL double-deckers. Issue 309
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London sightseeing operator Golden Tours has taken delivery of the first two of six new Volvo B9TL open-top buses scheduled for delivery early this year. Issue 309
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The Plaxton Cheetah’s reputation for economical operation was an attraction for partner Glen Marshall of Marshalls Coaches of Leighton Buzzard when he was looking for a high-specification small coach. Issue 309
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Coach tourism news
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Groups of 16 or more pre-booked adults or senior citizens can obtain discounted travel on England’s longest heritage railway. Issue 309
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The Llangollen Railway line sits on the track bed of the former Ruabon to Barmouth route which was closed by the infamous Doctor Beaching in the 1960s. Issue 309
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Gloucester Quays Outlet at Gloucester’s historic docks hosts a food market on the first weekend of every month from 10am on Saturdays and 11am on Sundays. Issue 309
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Set in beautiful parkland just 10 minutes from junction 15 of the M6, a day out at Wedgwood offers a wonderful variety of activities for groups to choose from. Issue 309
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The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu houses a collection of more than 250 vehicles, from the earliest examples of motoring and family cars of the 1930s and ‘40s through to classic cars of the ‘70s and ‘80s as well as rare motoring oddities such as a giant orange on wheels. Issue 308
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Newmarket Racecourses comprises two celebrated courses situated in the epicentre of horse racing, making it truly ‘The Home of Racing’. Issue 308
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