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🚌 The countdown is on for Euro Bus Expo 2026!

As one of the UK's leading dedicated bus and coach industry events, and one that only comes around every two years, Euro Bus Expo is always a great opportunity to reconnect with operators, catch up with customers and meet new faces.

We're looking forward to doing just that in three weeks' time on Stand 164 at the NEC Birmingham!

Taking centre stage will be ClockWatcher Elite, our tachograph analysis and driver compliance software, alongside Asset Maintenance, with both solutions DVSA-accredited for Earned Recognition.

We'll also be showcasing our DVLA-approved Licence Check functionality and the Aquarius App, plus two developments particularly relevant to international coach operators: our new Schengen Planner, which helps track time spent in the Schengen Zone against the 90/180-day rule, and Clandestine Check, which enables drivers to digitally record vehicle security checks.

The event is free to attend, so if you're coming along, the team would love to show you our latest software developments and explain how, with our support, they can help drive your business forward.

It seems particularly fitting that this year’s Customer Service Week theme is ‘The Extra Mile’ – complete with a road to illustrate it!

At Aquarius, going the extra mile for our customers is something our team does every day.

Whether it’s answering a quick compliance question, helping solve a technical issue, providing training and guidance, or simply being at the end of the phone when an operator needs support, customer service has always been a huge part of who we are.

So, during , we’d like to say a big thank you to the Aquarius team for continuing to go that extra mile - and, most importantly, to our customers for trusting us to support them on the road.

This week, Subir Gupta and Alex Young attended the Invergold Associates Conference at the British Motor Museum.

It was a great day of networking with fellow professionals from across the logistics and transport compliance sector, as well as catching up with operators, transport managers and lots of familiar faces.

A big thank you to Charlie Ahmed, Tizzy Ahmed and Monica for organising such an interesting and informative day – and a great buffet lunch too!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello 🤝

🏆 Andrew Malcolm MBE, CEO of the Malcolm Group, has been recognised for his contribution to the road transport industry after receiving the Motor Transport Service to Industry Award. READ MORE … https://ow.ly/JK9Y50ZMzOL

NEW: Making Schengen travel easier to manage with Time & Attendance

With the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) putting increased focus on travel into and out of the Schengen Zone, keeping track of the days employees spend overseas is becoming increasingly important for affected transport operators.

To help make this easier, we’ve introduced a new Schengen Planner within Time & Attendance (T&A), connecting the information through the Aquarius App with the transport office.

The Planner enables trips to be recorded by country and provides visibility of how many days have been used towards the 90 days permitted within a rolling 180-day period - helping both the individual and the transport office keep track.

Importantly, this isn't just about tachograph activity. Time spent in the Schengen Zone can include holidays and rest days too, which is why the Planner sits within T&A and provides a more complete picture of an individual's travel.

It's another example of how we're continuing to develop the Aquarius App and our wider software around the practical, day-to-day needs of transport operators - connecting people, information and the transport office in one place.

Contact the team for more information https://www.aquariusit.com/contact/ and come see us at Euro Bus Expo - on stand 164

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A great day on the green for a great cause! ⛳

Our Technical Support Manager, Ian Hudson, recently swapped technical support for the golf course, joining Operator and Driver Support Services Ltd for a charity golf day in support of Wigan Youth Zone.

A fantastic opportunity to enjoy a round of golf while helping to raise funds for a brilliant local charity supporting young people across Wigan.

Well done to Ian and everyone involved! 👏

A brilliant celebration of 40 years of the Motor Transport Awards with our customers and industry colleagues! 🏆

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners recognised at last night’s landmark 40th Motor Transport Awards - a fantastic celebration of the people and businesses that continue to drive the road transport industry forward.

We were especially proud to see our customers among the winners. Huge congratulations to Darcica Logistics Limited, winners of the New Talent Development Award, and to Welch Group, who celebrated an incredible double win – taking home both the Future Fleets Award and the Partnership Award alongside the British Antarctic Survey. 👏

It was also a proud moment for Aquarius, with Liz Haselden taking to the stage to present the Service to Industry Award to Andrew Malcolm of The Malcolm Group - a very well-deserved recognition of his contribution to the industry.

And the 40th anniversary celebrations certainly delivered a few surprises!

Having Michael McIntyre revealed as MC and guest speaker was a fantastic one - bringing plenty of laughs to an already memorable evening. 😂

Congratulations again to everyone recognised, and thank you to the Motor Transport team for making the 40th anniversary such a special celebration. 🥂

Check out all the photos here https://mtawards.co.uk/2026/en/page/2026-gallery

📍 In two weeks time, we will be exhibiting at this year’s Invergold Transport Conference, taking place on Wednesday 23 September at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham.

With the theme ‘Safety by Choice or Safety by Chance?’, the conference will bring together operators, transport managers and industry experts for a day focused on some of the biggest issues facing the road transport sector - from vehicle roadworthiness and driver management to enforcement, compliance and road safety.

It’s a theme that resonates strongly with us, and the hashtag will be on hand to talk about how our 'connected compliance' solutions are helping operators manage areas including driver and vehicle compliance, tachograph analysis, licence checking, time and attendance, asset maintenance and digital defect reporting - and more.

With around 300 delegates expected and a packed speaker programme, it promises to be a really valuable day https://invergold.co.uk/transport-conference-2026/

Come by and say hello - we look forward to seeing you there!

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How much could unexpected vehicle downtime be costing your business?

In his latest CONNECTED Viewpoint, Aquarius Sales Manager Subir Gupta looks at why visibility can be key to reducing fleet downtime.

Defects, overdue servicing and rising repair costs can all provide early warning signs. Having that information in one place can help operators identify issues sooner and make better-informed maintenance decisions.

As Subir explains, the real opportunity lies in giving operators the visibility to identify issues earlier and prevent minor problems from becoming major disruptions.

Read 'Visibility is the Key to Reducing Fleet Downtime' in the Summer issue of CONNECTED 👇

https://www.aquariusit.com/connected/

Read all about our Commercial Vehicle Show journey - from visitor to exhibitor for the last two decades 👇
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