Thousands of passenger transport professionals from across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales are gearing up to attend Coach & Bus UK this week, when it returns to the NEC Birmingham on 4-5 October.
Visitor pre-registrations are currently tracking well ahead, with representatives from all the major and regional bus and coach operators, local authorities, transport specifiers, partnership coordinators, and stakeholders expected to attend.
Among them are National Express, Stagecoach, First Bus, Arriva, The Go-Ahead Group, Metroline, Abellio, Transdev, RATP Group, City Sightseeing, trentbarton, Brighton & Hove Bus & Coach Co, Reading Buses, Nottingham City Transport, Translink, Metrobus, Bus Eireann, Lothian Buses, Oxford Bus Company, Shearings, Alfa Travel, Edwards Coaches, Centrebus, Diamond Bus, National Holidays, Bakers Dolphin, Belfast Bus Co, Irish Citylink, Blackpool Transport Services, South Wales Transport, McGill's Buses, Johnsons Coach and Bus Travel, Transport For Greater Manchester, Transport for London, and Tower Transit.
They’ll be checking out what’s new and next from 190 exhibiting companies representing every link of the supply chain for coach, bus and mini vehicle operation.
There will be over 70 of the latest vehicles available to view across the show floor, in the miniplus area, and outside display area; including models from Arriva, Auto Cuby, Ayats, B.A.S.E., Caetano, Dawsonrentals, EVM, GM Coachwork, Irizar, London Hire, Mellor, Mercedes-Benz, Minis to Midis, Moseley (PCV), Mistral Group & Alexander Dennis, Nu-Track, Pelican Bus & Coach, Swansea Coachworks, TBC Conversions, Treka Bus, and Volvo.
The industry showcase of the year
Coach & Bus UK may need little introduction to the industry it serves.
Around two in every three visitors to the biennial show (which alternates with Euro Bus Expo) have come before.
For them, it’s a ‘must attend’ for keeping up-to-date with the latest innovations, solutions, and insights.
First time visitors will soon discover the same.
“Whether you’re looking to purchase new vehicles, upgrade your technology, improve your passengers’ experience or your business efficiency, you will find the best of what’s on offer here at Coach & Bus UK,”
explains event director Helen Conway.
“That’s what makes the show such an exciting and invaluable experience to the thousands of visitors that regularly attend,”
Richard Stevens, MD of Plymouth Citybus, says:
"I always leave the show buzzing and energised, it’s a great showcase for the industry. I cannot wait to see what innovative ideas are on offer this year."
“I look forward to attending Coach & Bus UK, it enables me to keep up-to-date with new products and ideas, plus gives me the opportunity to network.
There is always something new and exciting to see,”
says Matt Evans, MD of Centrebus.
Mark Osmer, procurement projects advisor at Translink, comments:
“Coach & Bus UK is an essential part of our market engagement process, it provides valuable insights into emerging technologies and product innovations,”
Free trade tickets
Coach & Bus UK, the free-to-attend two day biennial event, returns to the NEC Birmingham on 4-5 October.
For further information, and to register free in advance, please visit www.coachandbusuk.com