Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) has welcomed the announcement by the New Zealand Government of $50 million funding to help councils fully decarbonise their public transport bus fleet by 2035. ADL is to build zero-emission buses in New Zealand in cooperation with local partner Kiwi Bus Builders, creating jobs and adding value to the local economy. […]
National Express has welcomed new legislation coming into force on 1 February 2021 banning the use of tyres over ten years old on buses, coaches, minibuses and HGVs. The transport provider has put its full support behind the change that will make it illegal to operate any Public Service Vehicles, including coaches, with tyres over […]
The world’s first fleet of double decker hydrogen buses officially launched into service today (Thursday, 28th January) in Aberdeen. Run by First Bus in a project led by Aberdeen City Council, the Wrightbus hydrogen buses represent a major step forward in reducing climate change, as cities across the world witness how far innovation in the […]
National Express West Midlands has announced its intention to run new rapid transit bus services along the A34 and A45 Sprint route between Walsall, Birmingham and Solihull. The new services will first launch in May 2022 with a fleet of zero-emission double-decker Platinum buses, which will be able to beat traffic jams and offer reliable […]
When considering the recent developments of the growing number of trade bodies putting forward their case for representing the best interests of our coach sector I wonder why and how this situation has arisen. I guess born out of frustration, boredom and maybe impatience, the desire to make things happen can draw people to […]
Binswood Media, organiser of Innovation & Technology in Transport ITT Hub 2021, has strengthened its partnership with Farnborough International Ltd, organisers of the Farnborough International Airshow, by increasing its role in the development and delivery of this new landmark event. Taking place from 30 June to 1 July 2021 at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference […]
This article is written from the perspective of the UK mainland and does not touch on the special situation on the island of Ireland. The governments in Wales and Scotland will have some scope to walk in different directions in devolved policy areas, but the practicalities of taking a coach party to Europe will not […]
Diamond Bus parent company Rotala plc has issued a profit warning for 2020, with losses of £1m against 2019 profits of £3.6m. “Bus operation continues to be regarded by the UK Government as an essential service,” said the company. “Since mid-March 2020, the Company has concentrated on aligning bus services with local requirements, reducing the […]