More than half of concessionary bus pass holders say coronavirus is still a major concern for them, Transport Focus has revealed. Following the relaxation of coronavirus related restrictions Transport Focus found that fewer pass holders have returned to using buses in comparison to fare payers. Almost two thirds of pass holders say they are generally […]
Oxfordshire County Council has launched a campaign to encourage modal shift to buses in the county as the cost-of-living crisis bites. With petrol and diesel prices at record highs, bus operators have calculated huge savings by leaving the car at home: A return journey between Witney and Oxford via Stagecoach S1, five days a week, […]
Wrightbus has opened an onsite recruitment office as it looks to further expand its workforce at its factory in Ballymena, in a bid to continue growing its team. Last year, the company announced it was looking for hundreds more staff following an increase in orders. And in recent weeks, Wrightbus has announced international deals with […]
Construction of the first phase of the Sprint bus rapid transit network has completed in Birmingham, improving cross city travel for millions of people who live and work in and around the region. Sprint is a landmark project, being the first cross city corridor of its kind. The A34 and A45 routes are being delivered […]
Alexander Dennis (ADL) has launched a vibrant new brand identity which, it says, emphasises the company’s agility and innovation as it continues to lead the transition to zero emission mobility. New logos reinvigorate the established and well-loved Alexander Dennis and Plaxton brands, supported by a cohesive and crisp visual identity across all brand touchpoints. AD24 […]
ADL has officially opened its new Trident House facility in Farnborough…the R&D facility which will spearhead future vehicle developments and house the company’s museum. “The new facility will be critical to taking forward the company’s new product development agenda and zero emission mobility ambitions, with the innovative hub housing experts from across the business in […]
Optibus, the end-to-end software platform for public transportation planning and management, has introduced Operations, the first real-time solution for public transportation depot operations and the newest product in Optibus’ comprehensive platform for all public transportation planning needs. Operations enables agencies and operators across the industry to detect and prevent service disruptions resulting from driver staffing […]
A significant planned restructuring of Go-Ahead North East – still recovering from the passenger slump – has coincided with the decision of Managing Director Martijn Gilbert to leave the company. Go-Ahead North East is to close Chester-le-Street depot – one of seven it runs – and redeploy staff at other depots. The six remaining depots […]