Many people are of the opinion that a train is a fairly convenient mode of public transport, whereas an intercity bus is targeted at those travellers which are willing to sacrifice comfort in order to save some money. A European train company, however, is about to challenge this view by introducing a fourth class on its
More Comfort, Less Pollution: National Express Adds New State-of-the-Art Platinum Buses
Travellers in the West Midlands have reason to celebrate as the bus company National Express is about to add numerous new state-of-the-art buses to serve the whole of the Black Country. As part of a test run, some of the two-toned grey Platinum buses have been in use since May 2015 and have made journeys
Arriva Trains Wales Strike: When there’s no train, take the bus!
Welsh travellers are about to be faced with major transport disruptions as Arriva Trains Wales drivers will go on strike this Thursday. Despite efforts by the train company, members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) have decided to walk out at 00:01am on 12 November. The Industrial Action
From the Eiffel Tower to the Côte d’Azur with the intercity bus
After having been heavily debated for a few months, the “Macron Law” was officially adopted by the French Parliament mid-July. The law aims to strengthen the French economy’s development in numerous areas with various measures, including the liberalisation of the intercity bus market in France.
La dolce vita: megabus launches Italian intercity bus network
Starting this week, the intercity bus provider megabus will offer its customers a taste of „la dolce vita“. And what is best: They offer it on the cheap. The bus company recently announced its latest expansion plans which include several bus routes within Italy. The new connections will officially be launched on 24 June
The evolution of bus journeys
Many travellers still associate bus journeys with past school trips and ill-equipped coaches. By offering free WiFi, diverse entertainment possibilities and inexpensive snacks, providers of intercity buses have managed to improve the reputation of bus journeys significantly in recent years. Nevertheless, an