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Back to the future for Aberdeen’s buses? By Chris Peat -

Back to the future for Aberdeen’s buses?

Aberdeen’s Labour group has started talks with First Aberdeen in a bid to set up a new municipal bus company. The council’s...

Cummins takes Euro VI to the next level By Chris Peat -

Cummins takes Euro VI to the next level

Cummins has developed diesel engines certified to Phase-D regulation, a more stringent regulation than Euro VI emission...

First bus business sale possible By Chris Peat -

First bus business sale possible

FirstGroup has announced it is planning to potentially sell its First Bus business in the UK. It is looking for ‘structural...

SLG multi-million-pound Tourismo order By Chris Peat -

SLG multi-million-pound Tourismo order

Specialist Leisure Group (SLG) has placed a multi-million-pound order for 29 Mercedes Tourimso M/2 coaches. Due for delivery in...

Ribble 100 celebrated in style By Chris Peat -

Ribble 100 celebrated in style

Two highly popular events staged in Morecambe last weekend delivered a fitting commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the...

Zenobé gets funding for electric roll out By Chris Peat -

Zenobé gets funding for electric roll out

Zenobe Energy, the independent owner and operator of battery storage solutions, has announced the launch of up to £120 million...

Breakthrough battery could double bus range By Chris Peat -

Breakthrough battery could double bus range

A German battery technology company says it has set the bar for energy density with its latest lithium ion system. AKASOL, based...

Bus strategy needed, urges Committee By Chris Peat -

Bus strategy needed, urges Committee

A bus strategy to pull the sector out of decline has been called for by the Government’s Transport Committee. The downturn for...