D&E Coaches has appointed a new Engineering Director to oversee its in-house maintenance and strengthen training opportunities for apprentices. Calum Mcgregor has returned to D&E Coaches after a four year absence, having previously been the firm’s Workshop Manager. Bringing with him 40 years of experience in the bus and coach industry, he will oversee all […]
In a post close update on trading for the 27 weeks to 30 September 2023, FirstGroup reports trading slightly ahead of expectations during the first six months of FY 2024. It says this is due to strong passenger volumes and productivity improvements resulting from the management actions it has taken to transform the business. In […]
Bus and coach operators are the focus of the latest series of videos from Scania. The fourth series of Scania Family is filmed throughout 2023 and gives viewers a glimpse behind the doors of Scania’s customers’ operations and why they continue to use their vehicles. Only available via Scania UK’s website and YouTube channel, the […]
The 26th edition of Busworld, the biggest dedicated bus and coach exhibition in Europe and possibly the world, was staged in Brussels over the period 7 to 12 October. Spread across nine halls of the Brussels Expo, it attracted 526 exhibitors and 222 vehicles with more demonstration buses available outside. Were we to balance the […]
Bus repower specialist Kleanbus has announced a milestone pilot project with Lothian Buses. It will see the company repower and upcycle 18 of the Edinburgh operator’s existing open-top mid-life Volvo B5TL diesel vehicles to electric. The partnership with Kleanbus marks a major step forward in the operator’s commitment to sustainability, following the recent publication of […]
Mellor has announced an important win with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), through orders from First Bus and Stagecoach. In total, 21 Stratas have been ordered, 17 of which are destined for First Bus and four for Stagecoach. Stagecoach has opted for the Strata Ultra, the 30-passenger model. First Bus, on the other hand, has […]
Transport technology specialist Optibus is launching the new Optibus Driver App. The native mobile app and web tool is designed to improve communication between drivers and the depot for a better driver work experience and more dynamic operations. Integrated with Optibus Operations, the Driver App was designed in partnership with drivers, for drivers, offering a […]
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has given the green light to franchise the city’s bus network. The move follows a 12-week public consultation, which saw 69% of the 6,000 respondents vote in favour of franchising. It means the Liverpool City Region will be only the second area outside of London to have a franchised […]