It is only a matter of days until the consultation on proposed changes to the Driver CPC (DCPC) comes to a close. The closing date to respond is Thursday 27 April. The potential changes to the requirement for professional PCV drivers includes the creation of a new periodic test; changes to reform training, including current […]
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) is now part of the DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme. The scheme enables fleets to prove they meet stringent driver and vehicle standards by showing that they have robust systems and processes in place that are continuously monitoring their own performance, promote effective and proactive transport management and being fully compliant with […]
First Bus has invested £2.5m in solar power with the installation of over 6,000 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels across 20 depot sites as part of its net-zero emissions strategy. This investment is the latest step in First Bus’ pledge to reduce the overall emissions generated by its bus operations, as it looks to achieve the […]
National Express is to operate a fleet of zero-emission double-decker electric buses for the first time. Running from 20 to 26 June, the services will transport festival-goers on a high frequency shuttle bus from Bristol Bus and Coach Station direct to Glastonbury Festival. National Express will be running some AD Enviro400s from its National Express […]
Stagecoach and Vision have been awarded contracts to provide school services in Wigan, Bolton and parts of Salford and Bury. They have been awarded as part of the latest round of contracts for the Bee Network, the name given to the upcoming franchised bus network in Greater Manchester. Franchising starts in the region from September. […]
The Alexander Dennis and BYD UK partnership has completed the delivery of 39 zero-emission buses to Stagecoach. The 24 BYD AD Enviro200EV single-deckers and 15 BYD AD Enviro400EV double-deckers have been allocated to Stagecoach’s operations across Scotland. 13 buses for Perth joined nine earlier vehicles to convert all local services in the city to electric. […]
The operator’s licence of Devon-based Millmans Coaches, trading as Grey Cars, has been revoked. Traffic Commissioner, Kevin Rooney, decided to revoke the licence after a series of vehicle defects were found on its fleet, resulting in multiple prohibitions. Defects included a diesel leak that caused Devon County Council to have to resurface 100m of road. […]
The Oxford Minibus Company Luxury Travel has received a new AOS Anadolu Isuzu Grand Toro. The bus is complete with Obsidian Black metallic paint and has 35 seats. For your chance to view the Isuzu range, visit EVM’s UK road show taking place from 24 to 27 April.