Stagecoach is to offer free bus travel, every day, for a whole week, on its new number 500 bus service between Chichester and Littlehampton. The free bus travel will be available, as an introductory offer, during the week of 23 29 July inclusive. “The introduction of the new 500 bus service represents a significant investment […]
LibertyBus is trialling a Mellor Bus Sigma 8 in Jersey. The electric bus has been on display in front of the Royal Yacht for a LibertyBus Driver Recruitment Day. It will be trialled by the island’s operator for three weeks. LibertyBus will be analysing data on energy consumption charging requirements and manoeuvrability on the island […]
Alexander Dennis has concluded on-track testing of an Enviro200AV autonomous bus in the 2023 Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport. Alexander Dennis and its technology partner Fusion Processing are one of just six automotive consortia globally that the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai shortlisted for the competition, which this year focuses on buses. […]
A Winchester MP has said he is looking into how more Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) funding might be made available after an electric Volvo BZL was trialled in the city. The vehicle was trialled on the Winchester Park & Ride system, one of Winchester City Council’s five designated Park & Ride car parks, […]
In the face of rising vehicle manufacturer withdrawals and attendee concerns, the organisers behind Coach & Bus UK have announced the show, that was due to take place 8/9 November in Birmingham, has been cancelled. Event Director at Diversified Communications, Helen Conway says: “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that Coach & Bus UK […]
As the coach industry searches for its Net Zero solution, we talk to Jake Martin of gas compression specialist, Haskel, and ask how he sees the future of passenger transport. To see Haskel’s White Paper on greening the bus fleet, click HERE
Alexander Dennis has supplied seven Enviro400s to Reading Buses and Thames Valley Buses. The new double-deck buses introduce new identities for the companies’ Windsor Express routes, formerly known as Green Line. The 702 between Legoland and the capital becomes the London Line, while sister route 703 from Bracknell to Heathrow Airport is now the Flight […]
Belle Vue Manchester has taken its investment in new vehicles to more than £1m over the past 12 months to meet surging demand as it heads for a record year. The Stockport-based operator has taken delivery of a 76-seater Mercedes-Benz Tourismo and will shortly add a 53-seater MAN Neoplan Tourliner executive coach to its fleet […]