Features

FIAA Madrid 2024

Held every other year, the FIAA show in Madrid is a significant event on the European exhibition circuit and especially so for the Spanish and Portuguese markets, which have pretty much returned to pre-pandemic levels. The latest edition, the 15th, was staged as usual at the IFEMA complex, one Metro stop away from Madrid airport, […]

IN PICTURES: Midland Red ‘Happy Hour’ parade

Transport Museum Wythall has staged an event commemorating 120 years since the formation of the Birmingham and Midland Motor Omnibus Company, better known as Midland Red, in 1904. B&CB’s Feature Writer, David Cole, attended the event and photographed an array of vehicles taking part in the gathering’s ‘Happy Hour’ parade. Click an image above to […]

HDP, 30 years on

It’s one thing to be sharp enough to spot an opportunity but quite another to sustain a business with it for three decades. That’s what Heavy Duty Parts has done ever since its inception, which saw a young entrepreneur, Kevin Booth, and the long experience of his business partner, Jack Miles, launch the company, at […]

Franchising under Labour – a plain-English guide

The draft guidance for franchising under the Buses Bill, expected to be delivered soon, opens franchising to all local authorities but strongly endorses Enhanced Partnerships as an alternative, and includes options to operate within the franchised area. Currently, the franchising option is only available to Mayoral Combined Authorities*. Under the government’s new proposals, franchising will […]

Wrightbus hydrogen coach driveline demonstrator – a closer look

Wrightbus revealed the latest stage of its hydrogen coach development at the Cenex Expo 2024 at Millbrook proving ground in Bedfordshire today and yesterday. The low carbon vehicle show hosted the first public outing of this demonstrator. Not only is the vehicle significant in being the company’s first hydrogen coach it has worked on, but also […]

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