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Alexander Dennis to introduce electric platform in US

Alexander Dennis is to introduce its next-generation electric bus technology to North America. Sound Transit, which provides regional transit in the Seattle metropolitan area, has placed a firm order for 33 zero-emission Enviro500EV buses. The double-deckers are scheduled for delivery in 2026 by Alexander Dennis Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Alexander Dennis. They are to […]

Fire safety advice for carrying e-scooters issued

Fire safety advice for carrying e-scooters and e-bikes on buses and coaches has been issued by the government. In an effort to encourage more multimodal journeys, the government has issued guidance on fire safety while carrying e-scooters and e-bikes on public transport. The government believes e-cycles are an ‘important element of the government’s ambition for […]

Apprenticeship Week: West Midlands encourages transport careers

West Midland’s Transport Skills Academy (TSA) is encouraging local people in the West Midlands to consider a career in transport this National Apprenticeship Week (5 to11 February). The TSA, founded by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), was launched in 2022 to provide a one-stop destination, inspiring the future workforce to choose a career in transport […]

Go-Ahead to acquire Eastbourne Sightseeing

The Go-Ahead Group has agreed a deal to acquire Eastbourne Sightseeing. Go-Ahead has already bought three regional bus companies in 14 months: Dartline in Devon, Southdown in West Sussex and Pulham & Sons in the Cotswolds. Following the transaction, Eastbourne Sightseeing will become part of Go-Ahead’s Brighton & Hove Buses division, expanding the group’s presence […]

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