For approximately 6 months will apply amended regulations relating to long distance bus/coach services. Please read carefully what you will be able to expect from the carriers.Rights for passengers travelling by bus and coachThe Regulation 181/2011 was published on 28 February 2011 and its provisions will apply as from 1 March 2013The Regulation fully applies to long distance services (i.e. of more 250 km), whereas only some of its provisions apply to all services, including those of shorter distance. The new rights applicable to long distance services (i.e. of more than 2...

From unknown reason, the Bulgarian branch of Eurolines, temporarily suspended the operation of its website for several months.During this time EuropeBus received lots of questions from travellers, why the carrier has decided to take such a step. Through this whole period in which the website did not work we tried to find out what are the reasons for doing so, unfortunately we haven’t get any answer from the carrier.During this period, Eurolines’ customers who began voyages in Bulgaria could purchase tickets or get information on the German website of Eurolines. However,...

Another popular manufacturer of coaches in Europe is Volvo. Volvo Buses is a subsidiary and a business area of the Swedish vehicle maker Volvo, which became an independent division in 1968. It is based in Göteborg. It is the world's second largest bus manufacturer, with a complete range of heavy buses for passenger transportation. The product range includes complete buses and coaches as well as chassis combined with a comprehensive range of services. The bus operation has a global presence, with production in Europe, North/South America, Asia and Australia. One former pr...

Based on the information given on the National Express Group website, British National Express and Spanish Alsa have improved their performance.Pre-tax profits at National Express for the first half of 2011 were up 26 per cent on the same period last year, from £75.7million to £95.5million, supporting the company’s claims that its recovery plans have been a success. Revenue rose by 6 per cent from £1,059.6million to £1,189.9million.Both revenue and operating profit were up at NX’s UK bus business. Revenue rose from £127.1million in the first six months of 2010, to ...

Written evidence from Eurolines Eurolines is the largest regular coach network in Europe, with a service spanning across the European Union and the continent, carrying over 3.5 million passengers per year. The brand represents 31 independent coach companies in 33 countries, which all follow strict quality standards. Introduction Bus and coach travel combined accounts for more passenger kilometres than any other mode of surface public transport in the European Union. Around 25% of public transport in the EU is provided by coaches. The industry has an estimated annual tu...

Household rubbish and animal waste are fuelling a new fleet of eco-friendly Stagecoach buses.Recycled waste is being converted into biomethane fuel, which cuts the vehicles’ carbon emissions by up to 40% and helps reduce landfill. Launched in Lincoln, in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council and the East Midlands Development Agency, the greener fleet consists of 11 specially adapted Optare Solo buses.Stagecoach Group Chief Executive Sir Brian Souter said: Waste is a big issue for every household and councils now face major taxes for landfill. This is an innovati...

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There are many enthusiasts and lovers of the bus and coach transport. Each of them is passionate about this from various reasons. Some of them like the old buses, others can sense the excitement only to new vehicles. A lot of people are interested in planning schedules, launching new routes, and collaboration between different methods of transport. Some are interested in urban transport, and others exclusively in long distance transport. There is another group of people, they like to photograph the vehicles, some of them have a whole virtual galleries divided into numerous ...