Warrington’s Own Buses is to get a new depot. Its current site on Wilderspool Causeway is set to be relocated to a new facility off the town’s Dallam Lane. The new depot will have the capability of accommodating an all-electric bus fleet, functionality the existing bus depot does not have. The new site is part […]
Brighton & Hove and Metrobus is launching VirtualBus360, a ‘virtual bus’ designed to provide people with information about the operator’s services. The Go-Ahead-owned company’s new online offering provides people with information on bus services from real customers, bus drivers and customer service colleagues, as they share their own travelling experiences and tips in 23 separate […]
Arriva is to close its Guildford depot. Arriva reports it is working with trade unions and employees at the depot on options available, as it aims to safeguard jobs and re-deploy as many people as possible. “Arriva Guildford has unfortunately experienced ongoing decline in passenger numbers over recent years” – Arriva spokesperson A statement from […]
VDL Bus and Coach‘s parent company, VDL Groep, has been hit by a cyber-attack. A statement on the company’s website said: “For security reasons, immediately after the attack, we disconnected and isolated all our systems from the outside world, to contain the attack and to protect customers, suppliers, other partners and employees. “In the interest […]
Friends and family of John Chadwick gathered in Southampton this week for a bus-naming ceremony in his honour. Mr Chadwick passed away earlier this year. He co-founded bus operator Solent Blue Line in 1987. His business is now under Go-Ahead ownership and named Bluestar. The company has unveiled one of its route 18 buses with […]
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, is launching a public consultation on how the city can build a fully integrated transport system. The initiative follows the news the city region has taken the decision to introduce bus franchising in the area. The aim is to develop what is being called the Bee Network, described as […]
Wrightbus was selected as one of 12 green innovators from across the nation to take part in the Government-hosted Global Investment Summit on 19 October. The event is to showcase examples of UK innovation and green technology. Hosted by the Prime Minister and supported by members of the Royal Family, the Summit will demonstrate Britain’s […]
Hong Kong’s Kowloon Motor Bus Company (KMB) has awarded Volvo Buses the contract for 46 Volvo B8L Euro VI double deck buses. The units are scheduled to be delivered in the second quarter of 2022. The newly acquired Volvo B8L will be supplied as 12.8m buses fitted with solar panels and offering a passenger capacity […]