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 […]
Details of the 2022 UK Bus Awards have been announced, with plans for the contest to get under way this month. Entries will once more be invited to compete for 23 awards covering the full range of skills required to plan, promote and deliver high quality bus services to customers. The award categories are a […]
Stagecoach has entered into binding agreements to acquire Kelsian Group‘s Tower Transit east London bus operations and depot at Lea Interchange for a total consideration of £20m. Upon completion, £10m will be payable, with a further £1m per annum payable for ten years commencing on the first anniversary following completion, subject to certain conditions. Stagecoach […]
Arriva is marking the Queen’s 70-year reign with a special Platinum Jubilee livery on several of its buses. The specially liveried buses will be used on Arriva routes throughout Merseyside, Kent, County Durham, Northumberland, Hertfordshire and Yorkshire. Alistair Hands, Commercial & Marketing Director at Arriva UK Bus, said: “The Platinum Jubilee is a landmark celebration […]
Our snapper David Cole has been round the ITT Hub exhibition and brings us this gallery of ALL the vehicles at the Farnborough show. It’s also open on Thursday, 12 May, with free registration on the door