• Mallorca: An Island with Something for Everyone

    Over the years, the Island of Mallorca has developed a reputation as a prime partying hotspot. Nightlife in cities, such as Magaluf or Palma de Mallorca has dominated many people’s perception of the island as a tourist destination, and while the island offers no shortage of bars and clubs, Mallorca has so much more to

  • Beautiful Springtime Destinations in Europe by Bus

    The secret is out, spring is here, which means warmer days with more hours of sunlight! As the trees begin to cover themselves with leafy branches, and gardens are brought to life with the colours of newly bloomed plants, there’s hardly a better time to travel. Seeing new cities from around Europe in the height of

  • Autonomous Buses Arrive in Stockholm

    Earlier this year, tests of autonomous buses began in a real context on the streets of Stockholm’s financial district of Estocolomo. This autonomous driving project has put its shuttle minibuses to the test, sharing the streets with pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles. These buses run can at speeds of up to 24 km/h and form part of

  • Best Coach Connection of April: Ipswich to Cambridge

    Spring is finally here, and as the days get longer, the flowers begin to bloom and temperatures get warmer, it’s natural to want to finally spend some quality time outside. The UK is truly stunning in the spring as its countryside springs to life, and there is no shortage of wonderful destinations to choose from, such as the

  • The Happiest Countries in the World by Bus

    Yesterday marked the International Day of Happiness, and the Network for Solutions for Sustainable Development of the United Nations Organization (SDSN) has published its annual World Report on Happiness in 2018. How does one define happiness? How is it measured? In this case, various indicators such as

  • Passengers in Wheelchairs are to be Assured Access to Buses

    Travellng can be pretty stressful, with making sure you arrive on time, remembering luggage and being able to find a seat all being common concerns. However, for passengers in wheelchairs, just being able to board the bus can be a huge issue that can completely overturn their plans for the day. This issue became particularly apparent during an incident where

  • Airlines Compete with Intercity Coaches for Affordable Travel

    Despite the recent price hike for British railways, airplane tickets are becoming closer to bus fares, opening up plenty of options for affordable travel, both domestic and abroad. In many cases, it’s actually cheaper to take a flight between two cities than it is to take the train, and this is often at a fraction of the time it would take to

  • Best Coach Connection of March: Birmingham and Belfast

    It’s March, which means that spring is just around the corner. As it begins to slowly get warmer outside, it becomes much easier to think about the perfect place to get away for a weekend holiday. Halfway through the month is Saint Patrick’s Day and cities throughout the UK make the holiday a momentous occasion with

  • National Express Forms New Partnership with Ouibus

    Four of the European giants of bus transport have decided to join forces to face competition in the international market. As the UK market leader, with over 20 million passengers each year, it’s only natural that National Express would eventually form a partnership with the leading provider in France, Ouibus, which