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Nicola Sturgeon has reaffirmed her commitment to renationalise the railways and condemned the “unacceptable” performance of the operators.
Train operators pull together following Gatwick Airport closure
Drones have closed Gatwick Airport for a number of hours today (20th December 2018) and has lead to a number of cancellations on airlines. This has caused travel chaos for passengers getting to family and friends for Christmas. But fear not, a few operators have pulled together to help you get home for Christmas.
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- Stagecoach pulls out of United StatesThe Perth-based transport company sells its North America division to a private equity firm.
Manchester Evening News
- First Bus will increase fares in the new year - and passengers without a smart phone will have to pay moreSome fares will be frozen - but only if you use the app
Coach and Bus Week
- Megabus partners with easyBus and enhances its own Christmas servicesMegabus has entered into an agreement with easyBus to sell tickets for its London Park Royal, Fulham and West Brompton to Gatwick minibus service on its megabus.com website.
- Bus pass age set to rise in WalesThe Welsh Government has released new proposals for the nation’s bus services, including raising the age at which passengers can obtain a free bus pass. Currently, over-60s are eligible for free travel on buses under the publicly-funded concessionary pass scheme.
Route One (Bus and Coach)
- Stagecoach completes contactless scheme roll-out All 7,400 vehicles operating within Stagecoach’s UK regional bus business can now accept contactless payments.
- Scheduler Optibus secures $40m investmentFinancing round is ‘set to drive future products and expansion into new and existing markets’, it says
- Don't forget about the importance of positive PRIf you run buses, your thoughts may be turning to a fares increase, if they haven’t already. It’s a thorny subject, but - just as for a bottle of milk or a loaf of bread - the charge made for travel must increase periodically.
- Bus operators kept informed on low-carbon vehicle marketThe Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) held its latest Low Emission Bus Workshop last Tuesday (11 December).
- CPT reports ‘overwhelming desire for change’Consultation is complete; establishment of external affairs team and recruitment of CEO to begin soon
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