Technological Innovations seem to know no bound, and popular staples of science fiction, such as self-driving buses and flying cars might make a stop in reality sooner than we think. The transport sector is constantly evolving with innovations, such as electric buses, which are becoming more and more
Five Companies Face Walkouts on the Same Day as Rail Strike Chaos Continues
The past few months have been a difficult time for the rail industry in the United Kingdom. Reoccurring strikes against multiple rail providers over pay disputes and the innovation of Driver Controlled Operation (DCO) trains remain serious issues for union members and rail companies. The strikes are compounded by
National Express Wins for Innovation at the UK Coach Awards 2017
Since 2008, the UK Coach Awards have been held each year to celebrate the country’s coaches and buses and award the industry’s best in a variety of categories. These range from coach operations to awards for individual people in the industry, including the best coach staff, engineer of the year and the top
More UK Residents Stay Closer to Home When Travelling
It’s official, more UK residents are interested in domestic travel than excursions abroad according to a CheckMyBus study. This past summer, CheckMyBus saw 40% more UK users search for affordable intercity coach rides and domestic routes are more popular than ever. The
National Express Unveils New Caetano Levante III Model
Since 2015, the manufacturing giant Caetano has been working on creating its next generation model, which has finally been revealed, the Caetano Levante III. The model will primarily be used by National Express, due to a partnership between the two companies. In fact,
A Harry Potter Halloween at Warner Brothers
October has arrived, which means that Halloween is just around the corner. This year, Warner Brothers Studio will be hosting not one, but two special Harry Potter events to celebrate the season with a more sinister twist. The events will focus on the dark arts with Death Eaters and their masked costumes on full display and a duel
October’s Capital of Festivals: Nottingham
For the month of October, the city of Nottingham transforms into the festival capital of the UK. The city, made famous by the legend of Robin Hood, boasts a rich history of hosting festivals. Whether you want to attend a medieval festival, see live music, watch films, go on a roller coaster or simply enjoy
63% of UK citizens never travel by bus within the United Kingdom
Following the publication of the special Eurobarometer “Autocar Services”, it is confirmed that buses have a decent reputation among users in the UK. This study, carried out by TNS UK for the European Commission, analyses the coach services in different European countries. The report includes: the number of users, occasions and
Megabus Teams up with Transdev in Yorkshire
Exploring everything that Yorkshire has to offer has just gotten much easier. Megabus recently announced that it will be partnering with Transdev to connect four of its local bus providers in Yorkshire to the Megabus national transport system. This partnership will allow passengers to transfer between Megabus coaches and
National Express Partners with Turner Broadcasting
One of the perks of riding with National Express is having access to an array of quality free entertainment. Whether you’re in the mood for a television series, a film or a magazine to pass the time, there are tons of options to keep yourself entertained throughout the trip. This past summer, the bus provider greatly expanded