Family run and owned, Sleafordian Coaches is a fine example of how a focus on professionalism, quality services, and family-oriented culture can become the very foundations of success. Established in 1964, Sleafordian Coaches is a family owned and run coach operator, delivering local bus services, school contracts, and private hire services (including for weddings and receptions). Over the years, the…
Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, recently announced that it has delivered a new Enviro400 double deck bus to English operator Roberts Travel Group. The new vehicle offers high capacity for the family-run business, which provides corporate, education and private hire as well as home-to-school transport from its base…
To deliver rail transit solutions capable of attracting more passengers, operators must take passenger comfort to a whole new level. Climate control, barrier-free entry/exit and general ease of access are all key factors in passenger-friendly rail travel. Knorr-Bremse offers a broad range of comfort-enhancing solutions, including state-of -the-art climate control and entrance systems – and will showcase them at InnoTrans 2024 in the “Traveling…
Ahhh, the Sun, the Surf, the Sand Doubtless many of fbb’s readers will remember the Beach Boys hit, “California Girls”. Aaaah, the Sun, the Surf, the Sand and the Sky! Apparenty a “cover” of this song is on offer from Katie Perry and Snoop Dog, whoever or whatever they are! But maybe the sentiment from 1965 is too sexist for…
We Start With A March The tune “Colonel Bogey” had acquired some less than endearing lyrics concerning the reproductive ability of certain leaders of the Third Reich. But the word bogey or bogie has a multiplicity of meanings. At its simplest, from northern dialects, it meant a four wheel trolley played with or ridden on by a child. In golf…
A quick reminder to those interested that our next meeting of 2024 is on Tuesday 10th September at the Crosse Keys pub in the City of London which you will be pleased to know is air-conditioned. Normally at least a couple of us are there by 6.30 p.m. Join us anytime in the evening. For more details click ‘Monthly Meetup…
Coach Rally UK Enthusiasts often visit the rally to enjoy the very well presented luxury coaches, with Parry’s often being amongst the prizes. Kenzies entry is always popular, notably when their vintage Leyland Leopard appears. The highlight amongst the drivers, however, is the driving competition. There’s a “narrow road” … … a tight wiggle … … and a reverse into…
Issue 322 of Passenger Transport is published on October 4. Contents include: LEAD STORY Halt ‘nonsensical’ road projects to save £10.5bn Campaign for Better Transport urges transport secretary to divert funding to public transport as CPT calls for ‘immediate decision’ on £2 bus fare cap NEWS Calls to ‘Buy British’ increase at conference A clear theme from the Labour Party…
Matthew Niblett and Sarah Kendall on how Covid accelerated changes in travel behaviour The threat of another pandemic has not disappeared and it is only a matter of time before we could face another global health crisis BY Matthew Niblett and Sarah Kendall Some four and half years have passed since the world was severely disrupted as the…
Improving bus services requires more than a fare cap or a change of ownership – it’s all also about shelters, timetables and ticketing The Azores were beautiful – but the bus service was confusing There is no doubt that the almost universal £2 bus fare has been a great success in England and helped the industry push…