Woodall Nicholson, the specialist vehicle design and manufacturing group behind Coleman Milne, Mellor, Treka Bus and VCS, has added a fourth division to its group portfolio. The new Technology Division provides a dedicated innovation and technical platform which will allow wider market reach for its existing and new products, while specialising in advanced technology in […]
Škoda Electric of the Škoda Transportation Group has won a contract for 14 new electric buses for the Prague Transportation Company. The capital will acquire a fleet of modern environmentally friendly vehicles that do not produce carbon dioxide emissions and thus contribute to cleaner air and a more harmonious environment in the city. This is […]
The deadline for the 2021 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards – launched to inspire more women to progress careers in the industry – has been extended for two weeks, until 22 February 2021. Now in their 14th year, the awards celebrate the vital contribution women make to transport and logistics showcasing progression, accomplishments […]
Cambridge’s first electric buses have driven over 50,000 miles since they rolled into service 12 months ago. The zero-emission vehicles, introduced as part of a joint initiative between Stagecoach East and the Greater Cambridge Partnership, aim to improve air quality in the city and reduce harmful carbon emissions. And while the Covid pandemic has limited […]
A new trial featuring the latest zero-emission electric transport technology is now underway in North Yorkshire as North of England bus operator Transdev prepares for future investment beyond the pandemic. A second high-tech battery-powered electric bus has been brought in for a trial with Transdev subsidiary The Harrogate Bus Company on its popular route 1 […]
Following more than 30 years service with Scania, Martin Hay has announced his intention to take early retirement. Recruitment for his successor to the post of Managing Director for Scania (Great Britain) Limited is now underway, with an announcement to follow in due course. During his time with Scania, Martin has worked within the dealer […]
A charging station for electric vehicles that uses energy storage based in second-life bus batteries from Irizar e-mobility is up and running. This charging point is the first one in Spain that uses energy storage based in second-life batteries and it has been developed by Repsol and Ibil. The charging point has been installed in […]
Reading Buses has been working with transport management systems supplier, EPM Bus Solutions, to develop a new business data ‘Insight’ solution to help improving its business. The online platform provides bus operators with customised Management Information and enabled Reading Buses to change from the manual collation of data to an automated production of key business […]