Redirected funding from HS2 has been pledged for the Midlands and North of England bus networks. The regions are set to receive £150m over the next financial year. The funding is dedicated to levelling up bus services, with areas across the North and Midlands given extra support for services to become more frequent, more reliable, […]
Having secured an order for 70 buses from Stagecoach, SWITCH Mobility has restarted production of the Solo. The order consists of ten Metrocity 9.5m electric buses, which will operate on Route W11 in London and 60 Slimline Solo 8.5m, Euro VI buses sold under the Optare brand, presently integrated into Switch Mobility. The Solo buses will […]
Wrightbus has secured a new order in Europe for its single-deck hydrogen bus. German-based operator West Verkehr has ordered a fleet of 12 Kite Hydroliners after a Europe-wide tender process. The buses will be rolled out across the town of Geilenkirchen. The order is a significant one for Northern Ireland-based Wrightbus as it continues efforts […]
Busworld gave visitors a fascinating insight into the latest innovations across the bus and coach sector. Explore the new vehicles and technology on display at the Brussels-based exhibition in our extensive coverage in the latest issue of Bus and Coach Buyer. Having only just made its debut at Busworld, Yutong’s U11DD electric double-decker is now […]
In its submission to the government for the upcoming Autumn Budget, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has requested a five-year funding commitment for buses. Among other requests, it has asked the government to provide a clear strategy with key dates and supportive measures that will enable the coach sector to decarbonise. CPT’s submission emphasises […]
A series of five European Union conferences, bringing together manufacturers, operators and policy makers were held at Busworld. The conferences were aimed at making a collective effort to bridge the gap between technological feasibility, economic viability and regulatory demands in the bus industry. EU Zero Emission Bus Conference The EU Zero Emission Bus Conference generated […]
Arriva is to be sold to I Squared Capital. Arriva parent company, Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) has signed an agreement with I Squared Capital for the sale of the whole of Arriva Group. The deal includes all of Arriva’s operating businesses across ten European markets, which will go to I Squared, a global infrastructure investment […]
Dudley Bus Station is due to be demolished early next year ready for building work to start on a new £24 million interchange. The bus station’s replacement interchange offers a modern, accessible environment and seamless connections between bus and Metro services. As part of the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension, the new Interchange is […]