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First London order for Alexander Dennis’ next gen’ buses By chrispeat -

First London order for Alexander Dennis’ next gen’...

Alexander Dennis has today confirmed the first order from a London operator for its next-generation electric buses. Stagecoach is...

Transport Secretary starts ‘bus revolution’ in Greater Manchester By chrispeat -

Transport Secretary starts ‘bus revolution’ in Greater...

Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, is to visit Greater Manchester today (11 July 2024) to begin what the government describes as...

Move fast and fix things – new team at DfT gets to work By chrispeat -

Move fast and fix things – new team at DfT gets to work

Under a new motto of ‘move fast and fix things’, new Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, has set the DfT on the task of...

Volvo expands MCV eVoTor range with 57-seat option By chrispeat -

Volvo expands MCV eVoTor range with 57-seat option

Volvo Buses is to bring a 57-seater coach into the UK and Irish markets with the expansion of its recently launched 12.6m Volvo...

New bus Bill proposed as First Minister announces public transport shake up By chrispeat -

New bus Bill proposed as First Minister announces public...

A new bus Bill has been proposed by the Wales First Minister. This would see moving the bus industry in Wales away from a...

Van Hool update: National Express cancels Altano order By chrispeat -

Van Hool update: National Express cancels Altano order

National Express has cancelled its order for 25 Van Hool Altano TDX21 tri-axle coaches. The announcement follows the news that...

Reading Buses breaks records with open day By chrispeat -

Reading Buses breaks records with open day

Reading Buses has raised the biggest ever amount for its Charity of the Year,  the Royal Berks Charity, at its Open Day. Held on...

Arriva makes first new commercial venture since pandemic By chrispeat -

Arriva makes first new commercial venture since pandemic

Arriva is launching a new coach service linking central Milton Keynes to Luton. The X1 service starts on 21 July and offers a...