Bus passengers highest in three years
Tuesday 12 October was the first weekday when more people travelled by bus than on the equivalent day before the pandemic. The...
Work starts to electrify First’s Hoeford depot
Ground-breaking work is underway to transform First Solent’s Hoeford depot in Fareham. The site is being made ready to operate...
First appoints Rochdale General Manager in Bee Network...
First Bus has promoted Paul Townley to the newly created role of General Manager of its Rochdale business. The appointment comes...
95% of council DRTs running at a loss – survey
A survey has found 95% of demand responsive transport (DRT) services are running at a loss. Councils are warning that demand...
West Yorkshire operators propose franchising alternative
As a public consultation opens on the future of bus services in West Yorkshire, bus operators from across the region have...
Sunsundegui agrees to manufacture Volvo 9700 and 9900 bodies
Volvo Buses has signed an agreement with Sunsundegui to manufacture its Volvo 9700 and Volvo 9900 bodies under license....
REL buys out Rainham Coach Co
REL Capital has bought a 100% shareholding of Rainham Coach Company. The investment business has also agreed a new £4m facility...
Scotland franchising: Glasgow should be first, says report
A report has concluded that Glasgow should be the first Scottish city to enact bus franchising. Entitled ‘Miles better:...