Mellor is launching the re-styled version of its Maxima. First launched in 2016, the updated model has been designed with an uncompromising focus on comfort, accessibility and practicality, which the manufacturer says sets a new benchmark for passenger experience in the accessible transport sector. Popular with health care trusts and local authorities, the Maxima is […]
Family, friends and colleagues of Andrew Wickham MBE gathered to honour the late Go South Coast managing director. Andrew, who passed away last month following a long battle with illness, remained in post and heavily involved in the day-to-day running of the business right up until his death. A statement from Go South Coast said: […]
Ticketing solutions and transport software specialist TransMach is deploying a range of new features this summer. Following the launch of its 5G-enabled TM700 ETM at the beginning of 2025, TransMach’s new solutions are aimed at enhancing driver and vehicle safety and operational efficiency. Marking another first for the bus and coach sector, TransMach’s Real-Time Headway […]
Go-Ahead Group has made a multi-million-pound investment in engineering apprenticeships. The goal of the investment is to create a clearer career pathway for emerging talent, increase the skills and knowledge of its Two new engineering academies in London and Greater Manchester will support the apprenticeship programme and host training for current engineers. Apprentices will initially […]
Pelican Engineering has secured additional funding from HSBC UK to increase the supply of electric buses and coaches across the UK. Pelican is to supply an extra 780 battery electric Yutong buses for UK operators in the coming year. This latest order of vehicles includes fully electric single deck E10 and E12 buses, over one […]
Ticketer is continuing its long-standing partnership with Cardiff Bus. The operator has now completed the roll out of the Ticketer TK300 system across its whole fleet. In addition to upgrading to the advanced TK300 ETMs, Cardiff Bus will benefit from Ticketer’s Road Restriction Alerts, with further feature enhancements set to launch later this year. Featuring […]
Further steps to support the inclusion of SME operators in the Bee Network is being made by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) in the next round of franchising procurement. The move has been welcomed by the Association of Local Bus Company Managers (ALBUM), which has called for what it describes as a more equitable franchising […]
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has named one of its electric buses after a figure in its local community. The bus was named after Tony Miller (1941-2024), a lifelong Nottingham resident and much-loved champion of the St Ann’s community in the city, during a special ceremony held in the city’s St Ann’s area on the first […]