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Saturday, 16 July 2016
BBC News
- GHA Coaches: Bus firm collapse 'unexpected'The scale of the collapse of north Wales bus company GHA Coaches was unexpected, says a senior council figure.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- GHA Coaches: The bus routes Arriva will be taking over in the wake of firm's collapse The Wrexham-based firm, which ceased trading on Wednesday, employed 320 workers
The York Press
- York bus drivers consider strike FOUR thousand bus workers across Yorkshire including York will be voting on whether to take industrial action in a dispute over pay, terms and working conditions.
Blackpool Gazette
- Fylde minibus firm bought in �200,000 dealA Fylde coach and minibus company has been snapped up by the company which runs Preston’s buses.
- New buses to lead revolutionBlackpool’s new bus fleet has been hailed as just one part of a public transport revolution in the resort.
Burnley Express
- Wheels back in motion for vital bus serviceA vital bus service has been reinstated after pressure from the Burnley MP.
North Wales Live
- Pokemon Go - Arriva buses help the hunt for Pokemon in Liverpool Company advise fans on the best bus services with WiFi for Pokemon Go ride on Sunday
Other Regional Press
- Delays expected after Newport Bus workers vote to strike TIMETABLE disruption is expected after dozens of Newport Bus workers voted to go on strike on Tuesday over pay increases, the chairman of Newport Transport has confirmed.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Optare Solo destined for UtopiaUtopia Coaches have added another Optare Solo to their fleet. Established in 1994, Utopia Coaches are a family owned and run coach and bus company located in Sherburn in Elmet, just a stone’s throw away from the Optare production facility. The Euro 5, 7.2m slim line Solo seats up to 19 and features belted seats. The bus will operate on services between York, Pontefract and Selby and was purchased to enable a more frequent timetable to be introduced. Owen Thorpe, Owner of Utopia Coaches said, “We already have five Optare Solos in our flee...
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