The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has responded to the Prime Minister’s announcement on the roadmap out of lockdown restrictions. On the topic of bus, Chief Executive of the CPT, Graham Vidler, said: “Bus services will be vital in helping people get back to school, work and in time to meet family and friends. “Throughout […]
Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) and BYD UK are introducing a shorter version of the partnership’s BYD ADL Enviro400EV double-decker. With its more compact wheelbase, the 10.3m long model is designed to increase manoeuvrability when navigating congested roads and tight corners. The partnership launched the double deck BYD ADL Enviro400EV in 2019, enabling the electrification of […]
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) has announced that Hong Kong’s largest bus operator The Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Ltd (KMB) has ordered 56 Enviro500 three-axle double deck buses. The new buses are scheduled to be delivered in the second half of 2021. KMB is the largest franchised bus operator in Hong Kong with a fleet […]
Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, has taken a major step forward in transforming public transport in the city with the arrival of 380 BMC Procity CNG buses powered by Cummins L9N natural gas engines. Built in Turkey, the BMC Procity CNG 12-metre and 18-metre buses were ordered by Baku Transport Agency (BNA) and operator BakuBus LLC […]
Go North East has mobilised a large replacement bus service for the Tyne and Wear Metro, with the help of two local operators, while major works are carried out. The region’s largest bus operator has teamed up with Stanley Travel and JH Coaches, two family-run SME operators, to provide an important service during the major […]
A £17.5 million investment in all-electric buses has been announced by McGill’s. A total of 35 buses have been ordered by the company, comprising 23 electric single-deck buses for McGill’s Johnstone to Glasgow route as well as 12 electric double-deck buses for Xplore Dundee. Xplore Dundee was acquired by McGill’s from National Express in December. […]
National Express is celebrating recognition for its continued commitment to safety. Both the UK Coach (White fleet and The Kings Ferry) and Bus (National Express West Midlands) divisions of the transport provider have been awarded a top five-star result from the British Safety Council – for the seventh and fifth year respectively. Organisations from over […]
The UK new bus and coach market fell by 32% in 2020, with registrations falling to 3,996 vehicles, the worst total since records began, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Quarter 4, down 35.4% to 1,221 registrations, rounded off what had started as a promising year for the […]