Six-week evaluation of CNG technology used extensively in continental Europe First bus operator in UK to trial new MAN vehicle which can also run on biomethane Stagecoach, one of the UK’s biggest bus operators, has launched a six-week trial in Liverpool of a new hi-tech bus powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). CNG-powered buses are used extensively in continental Europe, but this is the first trial of the MAN-manufactured vehicle in the UK. The 12-metre single-decker EcoCity bus has an engine that is quieter than traditional diesel-engined vehicles and also ha...

National Express has announced a contest where you can win stay in Paris for two people. In addition, the contest winner is entitled to free travel with companion to Paris by Eurolines.Contest details are presented here. Do not hesitate, fill out the form....

Yesterday, quite by accident I came across a promotion offered by Eurolines together with the People, Daily Mirror & Sunday Mirror. At the beginning I did not know what was going on, on the main Eurolines website, there is no information about this promotion. So I registered and after this process, I actually was able to make a ticket purchase at this promotional price. Tickets at this price are offered exclusively to three European capitals, namely Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris. Of course, you must register first! Promotion details are available here, the number of tic...

Good news for Birmingham residents, from now on you can travel with National Express to London and you’ll pay no more than 19 GBP for return ticket. It's really good news. From now until the end of the December, all our Birmingham to London services are just £19 return no matter what day or time you travel! Even better, you can now get 2for1 if you book 1 day in advance before 31 October 2011 and travel before 31 December 2011. Getting to London by coach is simple and convenient with us.  Just book your travel using the journey planner and you could soon be enjoying all...

On the Citylink website, you can already find the new timetables for the period 2011/2012. The current "summer" timetable will apply exclusively to 2nd October 2011, after this period in life comes "winter" timetable of the carrier. All timetables are now available in a practical PDF format, please click here.For bookings please visit the Citylink website or megabus.com...

Before leaving home for your Eurolines service, check you have packed all documents and items needed for your journey, especially your ticket, passport (sometimes it is enough to travel with ID card) and if your journey requires a special visa to enter or transit. Arrive at the Victoria Coach Station in London at least one hour before the departure time, as check-in proceedings are quite lengthy. Customers need to check-in at the Eurolines check-in office located adjacent to Gate 19. Check-in commences one hour before departure and closes 15 minutes before to enable all ...

Unfortunately, another temporary difficulties to travellers travelling to FranceEurotunnel Industrial Action in FranceNational Express and Eurolines give worrying information about the possible difficulties, that are due to Eurotunnel industrial action in France. Latest travel information as at 5:00 on Thursday 22 September 2011Following threatened industrial action in France, all Eurolines services are currently running normally. We do not anticipate a change in this situation, although a small threat of industrial action does remain. Should there be any disruption we will...

On the Stagecoach’s website, you can now find more detailed information about new Megabus sleeper service. Coaches  run between London and Glasgow. More information, we’ve already placed on our blog, click on the links below: Stagecoach to trial UK's first budget sleeper coach service Megabus’s sleeper - new picturesStagecoach group is trialling the UK’s first budget sleeper coach service between glasgow and London, offering passengers their own bed as well as a standard seat for greater comfort during their journey.On the new pilot service, operated by market-le...