A training hub designed to create new bus drivers and upskill existing ones has launched in West Yorkshire. Training provider Realise has opened its Transport Training Academy in Cleckheaton. The centre, based at Lodge Grange in Gomersal, will host Realise’s Route to Success programme, a free to access training scheme available to members of the general […]
Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood MP, has shown his support for bus manufacturing with a visit to Wrightbus‘ Ballymena factory. On being asked on the likelihood of more funding for zero-emission buses in England, similar to what has been announced for ZEBRA, Simon told B&CB during the tour that there is no news expected regarding […]
Bus and Coach Buyer recently had the opportunity to join the Omnibus Spiegel team in Germany to evaluate a range of electric buses. For the seventh annual event staged by the publication, the focus returned to 12m city buses, these making up half of the vehicle contingent test ridden by David Cole who teamed up […]
Responding to today’s publication of the Bus Services (Wales) Bill, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) welcomed the Government’s ambition to build a long term plan for buses but urged ministers to maintain room for commercial innovation. CPT Cymru recommends a ‘minimum subsidy model’ for buses which it says presents a lower risk to the […]
A nearly sold out ALBUM Conference 2025 is to feature Simon Lightwood, Minister for Local Transport. Hosted by Nottingham City Transport (NCT), the conference takes place from 12 to 14 May in Nottingham. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Delivering Excellent Bus Services Through Positive Partnerships’. David Astill, Chair of ALBUM and Managing Director […]
Kevin Rooney has been appointed as the new Senior Traffic Commissioner, effective from 1 June 2025. Kevin takes on the Senior Traffic Commissioner from his current position as Traffic Commissioner for the West of England and brings extensive knowledge from his experience at the Vehicle Inspectorate and Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA). In these roles, […]
Passenger has been appointed to deliver the next generation of Traveline’s family of digital services. This project provides a new technology solution for data management, journey planning and real-time information, helping deliver better public transport information for communities, businesses and visitors UK-wide. Traveline is a not-for-profit limited company owned and managed by public transport stakeholders […]
TfL is launching a public consultation on the next leg of its Superloop express bus service. The transport authority is seeking feedback on the next proposed express bus route, running between Rainham, Ferry Lane and Gants Hill via Romford, which would be known as SL12. Superloop is a 138km network of express bus services, designed […]