Go-Ahead Group has bought Pulham & Sons (Coaches) Limited, a long-established family run bus and coach operator in the Cotswolds. The two operators have been in discussions about a possible takeover since October 2022. The Pulham’s livery, brand identity and staff are due to remain unchanged. Pulhams, which has a fleet of 90 buses and […]
Metroline, part of global transport operator ComfortDelGro, is set to deploy a further 28 Volvo BZL Electric single-deckers in London. Intended for use on two routes in the capital, the buses are expected to enter service in the first quarter of 2024. This marks Metroline’s second electric order with Volvo Buses, having signed an initial […]
Abellio London has achieved ‘gold standard’ ISO 45001 accreditation across its six London depots. This internationally recognised standard, awarded by the British Standards Institution, is the global benchmark for occupational health and safety. The ISO 45001 framework also supports the United Nations sustainable development goals. Abellio’s teams have worked closely together to attain this status, […]
Andy Lord has been named as London’s permanent Transport Commissioner following a rigorous international search and selection process. Andy joined TfL in November 2019 as Managing Director of London Underground and became Chief Operating Officer for all of TfL’s operations in 2022. He took on the role of Commissioner of TfL on an interim basis […]
Trade body RHA and union GMB are highlighting the need for more toilets for bus, coach and other commercial vehicle drivers. Toilets for these drivers are a ‘basic human right’ the GMB’s annual congress has heard. The lack of public toilets has left drivers forced to ‘go anywhere’, according to GMB, sometimes leading to prosecution […]
Public transport tech company Snapper Services is boosting its data analytics offering through a new partnership with data-driven software business Analytics Engines. Snapper’s Mosaiq Insights platform is designed to enable transport authorities to quickly analyse the punctuality and reliability of their services, with the Analytics Engines partnership advancing the system to offer bespoke analytics capabilities […]
During a visit to Wrightbus’ Ballymena facility, Lord Dominic Johnson described the manufacturer as a ‘fantastic example’ of a UK company ‘embracing clean growth’. During his visit, the Investment Minister spoke to members of the senior management team about the company’s future plans, which include an expanded workforce and increased exports. Last month, Wrightbus won […]
Scania is to close a body production operation as part of efforts to reshape its bus and coach business. The manufacturer says the change is to secure profitable growth in a changing market environment and ‘provide customers with competitive and sustainable mobility solutions’. As part of the redirection, Scania is to close the part of […]