To celebrate National Coach Week, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) is shining a spotlight on its top ten coach destinations across the UK. These destinations offer not only great days out for travellers but also outstanding facilities and warm welcomes for coach operators and drivers. From historic estates to bustling markets and scenic towns, […]
Another step towards bus franchising in the West Midlands has been made. The region’s largest bus operator, National Express, has stated its commitment to working collaboratively with the local authority as the arrangements come into affect in 2027. The region’s Mayor, Richard Parker, has green lighted proposals that will bring the network back under public […]
Tower Transit Group has selected TransMach’s 5G TM700 modular electronic ticket machine (ETM) for its renewed LibertyBus service across Jersey. In a major installation project and ticketing system upgrade, TransMach supplied more than 80 of its latest-generation TM700 Android-based ETMs, which were fitted to LibertyBus’s fleet of low-floor single and double-deck vehicles. Additionally, TransMach enabled […]
Stagecoach has announced plans for its first fully-electric fleet and depot in Stockton-on-Tees. The fully electric operation forms the blueprint for future electrification across the company’s UK operating companies. In the coming weeks the Stockton depot will see the introduction of a uniform fleet of Yutong electric vehicles, including E12s and the company’s first Yutong […]
Fleet safety equipment supplier Parksafe Group is partnering with Road Skills Online in an effort to reduce bridge strikes across the UK. The company’s partnership with Road Skills Online started when it undertook one of its training sessions to help our staff better understand bridge strikes. It was found that combining Parksafe’s Low Bridge Detection […]
Mellor has delivered four Strata High Floor buses to East Riding of Yorkshire Council. These latest additions are part of the council’s ongoing fleet renewal program, having recently taken two Treka Mobilitys. Over the past 20 years, more than 100 Mellor vehicles have been integrated into the council’s operations. The new vehicles offer seating for […]
Kilwinning-based Shuttle Buses has received four Optare Solos. The diesel buses were ‘piggybacked’ onto the end of Stagecoach’s order for 70 Solos in October 2023. Shuttle Buses has been operating Solos since 2003 and currently has 25 of them in the fleet. It is understood that Switch Mobility, has finished production of the model. The manufacturer […]
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has taken delivery of two new Treka Mobility minibuses, further strengthening its long-standing partnership with Treka. Designed to meet the council’s specific needs, these accessible minibuses offer seating for up to 14 passengers or space for five wheelchairs. Featuring a side entry with an electrically operated sliding door, an electric […]