National Express changes parent name, but UK brand stays the same

International transport provider National Express Group PLC is changing its name to “Mobico Group PLC”, effective from early June 2023. The Board of Directors says it believes that the Mobico name better reflects the Group’s international nature and its diverse range of mobility services, as it continues to lead the modal shift to mass transit. […]

National Express trial mirrorless coaches

National Express is trialling a new “Mirroreye” safety system which uses cameras rather than traditional wing mirrors to let drivers see what’s behind. Developed in partnership with Portuguese manufacturer Orlaco, the CMS is designed to improve visibility around the coach, remove blindspots, give improved night vision and reduce the risk of minor collisions. National Express […]

National Express and Stagecoach plan merger

The UK’s biggest two coach operators are working to combine into one company. In a statement, Stagecoach says it has been proud to have served communities across the UK for over 40 years and that combining with National Express will provide it with “new exciting opportunities”, enabling it to offer more services to more people […]

National Express seeks SMEs for accelerator programme

The transport operator National Express is looking for start-ups to join a ten week accelerator programme, consisting of onboarding workshops, one-to-ones with senior stakeholders, mentoring, networking opportunities with executives and access to a wide range of resources and knowledge from across the transport sector. The programme involves collaboration with SMEs to test the feasibility of […]