The Big Lemon in Brighton is reported to have instructed solicitors over the council’s decision to end its contract and award it to Compass Travel instead. Chief executive Tom Druitt says that Brighton & Hove Council is now refusing to explain how the tenderer was selected, and says that using diesel buses is at odds […]
A diesel spill suspected as having come from a bus depot near Croydon has polluted the River Wandle, a river which has been the focus of an environmental recovery programme. As much as 4,000 litres of diesel is believed to have entered the river near Thornton Heath, causing ‘devastation’ to wildlife, including animals and birds […]
McGill’s Group has launched searing condemnation of Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT)’s proposed bus franchising plans, and threatens legal action against SPT. The giant bus group says that taxpayers are being kept in the dark about the cost, which it says could be almost ten times more than SPT’s estimate, and comes at a time […]
Ticketer has upgraded Blackpool Transport’s bus fleet to use TK300 ETMs. This rollout of 110 new machines across the fleet represents the next chapter in Blackpool Transport’s and Ticketer’s longstanding partnership. The TK300 is Ticketer’s latest ETM model and builds on the strengths of its predecessor with enhanced features and functionality. With an 8” Android […]
FlixBus is announcing a new partnership with Leeds-based J&B Travel. With over 40 years of experience, family-owned J&B Travel will bring two FlixBus-branded vehicles to the network, operating coach services to and from Manchester Airport, Leeds and Liverpool, commencing mid-April. The partnership will also enhance connectivity between Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Leicester and Birmingham. FlixBus’ […]
Whippet is replacing AI announcements on its all-electric Universal bus service with recordings by local university students. The ‘Voice of Universal’ project, a collaboration between the Cambridgeshire-based operator, the Cambridge University Railway Club (CURC), CamFM student radio and the University’s Amateur Dramatic Club, saw students volunteering to record a wide range of announcements for use […]
A second consecutive year of growth has been recorded by the UK bus, coach and minibus market, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The figures represent the best annual performance since 2008, with a 70.1% increase in registrations that saw 8,390 buses join Britain’s roads in 2024. […]
Having celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2024, PSV parts distributor Imperial Engineering has been officially appointed as the primary distributor for all BYD electric bus parts throughout the UK and Northern Ireland. The agreement with the bus manufacturer includes components for all single- and double-deck BYD eBuses currently in service, in addition to parts in […]