Bus and Coach

News from Volvo Bus: The recent delivery of two new B9R coaches with Jonckheere bodywork has continued AAA Coaches’ long and successful association with Volvo Bus. Following the purchase of the vehicles at the end of 2013, the Edinburgh based…

The European Commission has launched legal proceedings against the UK for ‘persistent air pollution problems’ and could impose fines of £300 million a year until agreed targets are met. The action comes after the UK admitted it would be unable…

In its pre-Budget submission to the Chancellor, the Freight Transport Association has urged the Chancellor to go further than freezing fuel duty and to cut it by 3 pence per litre. FTA has asked George Osborne, who will deliver the…

Industry and manufacturing are key components for ongoing economic recovery while the UK needs to ‘get to work’ and not rely so heavily on consumers and the City of London for growth. Those are the verdicts of Chancellor George Osborne…

News from National Express: The UK’s largest coach operator and YHA (England and Wales) have formed a ground-breaking partnership to sell coach tickets in Youth Hostels throughoutEngland and Wales. National Express and Eurolines coach tickets can now be bought at Youth Hostels located in some…

An expected dip in commercial vehicle production was recorded last month according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Low export demand and the introduction of Euro-6 regulations for trucks saw total commercial vehicle output…

With new Euro-6 technology on trucks, many operators are turning to vehicle manufacturer maintenance packages until they better get their head around EGRs, SCRs and other acronyms.  What’s life like in the workshop with vans, coaches and buses? There are…

Vans, trucks, buses and coaches are becoming ever more sophisticated and complex in the hunt for extra economy and lower emissions. Have they become too complex to maintain in-house? Manufacturers offer compelling repair and maintenance contracts, but does their expertise…

News from Volvo: The long-term trust established between Renfrew based Gibson Direct and Volvo Bus has played a major role in the recent delivery of three new Volvo B11R coaches with Sunsundegui SC7 bodywork. “We’ve bought Volvo coaches for many…

Small and medium-sized businesses hit by flooding could benefit from financial support in a new £10 million package announced by government today. Although there is no cap on maximum payments under the Business Support Scheme hardship funding, government suggests that…