Grant Scheme Damned

THE PROPOSED rural bus grant scheme lacks funds and will be too thinly spread around for it to prove effective after deregulation next year, according to public transport......

London Country Wins 0-lic Inquiry

MAINTENANCE problems at four of London Country Bus Services' 24 garages led to the company appearing before the Metropolitan Traffic Commissioners when it sought to renew its......

Ern Launches Minibus Service

COMEDIAN Ernie Wise launched thc Weston-superMare minibus service (CM, May 25) last week. The service, operated by the Bristol Omnibus Company's Badgerline replaces the 18......

Pioneer Moves From Its Richmond Depot

CONTINENTAL PIONEER of Richmond. Surrey has moved from its bus depot at Cedar Terrace because the site has been sold for redevelopment. The company recently auctioned some......

Jane's Guide To Railway Fighting Buses

THOSE interested in selling to or buying front bus operators and manufacturers should find the latest edition of ,Jane's Urban Transport Systems a useful aid. This year around......