Transport ticket system specialist TransMach has been appointed to provide contactless electronic ticket machines (ETMs) for the South Yorkshire Supertram. The deal comes as Sheffield’s tram service changes hands from Stagecoach to new operator South Yorkshire Future Trams. TransMach is supplying Supertram with 90 of its handheld TM920 Pro devices, which will enable conductors to […]
In its 20th anniversary year, Aquarius IT’s co-founders Guy Reynolds and Dave Bailey have announced that Mark Johnston has been promoted to the position of Managing Director. From the 1 June, Mark will take up his new position; a move that Guy and Dave have been succession planning for with Mark, to ensure a smooth […]
Snapper Services is today (23 May 2024) unveiling the latest update to its Mosaiq Insights platform, which is designed with franchising in mind. The update has been engineered to promote trust and collaboration between transit authorities and operators, as some look to transition towards bus franchising. The new feature allows local authority users of Mosaiq […]
A new Hopper shuttle bus service linking Goole and Howden has started this month, after Asset Alliance Group supplied two Mercedes-Benz Mellor Stratas from its rental fleet. The new bus service is being operated by Sweyne Coaches and funded by Goole Town Deal. It is part of a £2.4m development of Goole station, one of […]
Pride and Joy has received Golden Partner status with uniform supplier, Brook Taverner. “It’s an absolute honour to receive this gold stamp of approval,” said Pride and Joy MD, Jane Byrne. “Having a strong relationship with our suppliers is absolutely paramount to our success in creating outstanding uniform sets to our customers. As a niche […]
trentbarton has selected EPM and Omnibus’ cloud technology in an effort to drive end-to-end efficiency. The East Midlands operator is taking on EPM’s new Control360 solution, a fully integrated live operations platform designed to improve service delivery. The system will assist the operator’s controllers in making optimal decisions, with automated workflows improving efficiency and providing […]
The Go-Ahead Group, in partnership with Tranzaura, is delivering what it describes as a digital transformation. The team-up is aimed at delivering enhanced operational efficiency across its regional bus services in the UK. This collaboration is a five-year partnership and highlights Go-Ahead’s commitment to innovation, reliability of bus services and as a result, increased customer […]
Parksafe Group is the winner of the Viva Shield at the Carmen Transport Industry Awards for its in-vehicle Low Bridge Detection System. The ceremony, at Mansion House in London, was held on Monday 22 April 2024. The Carmen Transport Awards are organised by the Worshipful Company of Carmen, one of the longest established bodies in […]