On the eve of its acquisition of the Van Hool coach business, Belgium-based VDL Bus & Coach formally opened its VDL Bus Roeselare, the new Flemish production facility. In addition to the 27,000m2 production facility, this also launches the workshop, warehouse, and offices of VDL Bus Roeselare and VDL Bus & Coach Belgium nv. The […]
Implementation of a wet weather plan to mitigate the effects of several weeks of rainfall resulted in a successful show for the annual South East Bus Festival at Kent Showground near Maidstone. Last year, a similar unusual amount of rain resulted in the cancellation of the event. The rain had left the showground too soft […]
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has visited destination display specialist, McKenna Brothers. The visit by the Mayor was aimed at acknowledging and supporting local suppliers, particularly in the context of the Be e Network. During the visit, Burnham met with the team at McKenna Brothers, who have been actively engaged in supporting the […]
Nottingham City Transport’s (NCT’s) electric Yutongs are now in service. The first of the operator’s new buses are being used on Red 50 to Sneinton, Colwick and Victoria Retail Park, followed by Pink 30 to Ilkeston Road, Wollaton and Bramcote. Supplied by Pelican Yutong, the buses come to NCT’s usual specification, but have several new […]
A DfT consultation on lowering the minimum age for bus and coach drivers to drive over 50km is now live. At present, 18- and 19-year-old drivers are limited to regular services up to 50km in length. The consultation also investigates the possibility of allowing operators to take new recruits through the off-road stages of Category […]
Organisers of the Euro Bus Expo are expecting a strong return for the industry trade show this year. The event takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, on 12-14 November 2024. Vehicle exhibitors confirmed for the show to date include Alexander Dennis, Ayats, BASE Coach Sales, BYD, Coachtraders/UNVI, EVM, GM Coachwork, Harris Bus & Coach UC, […]
Labour Shadow Transport Minister, Louise Haigh, has set out Labour’s plans to encourage even more local control of the UK bus network if her party wins the next general election. During its first term, a Labour government would pass new legislation to support local transport authorities to take back control of their bus services. Louise […]
Scania is now selling used Scanias online. The new selling platform is part of the Scania Go used vehicle programme. Despite the addition of the online sales platform, customers will still be able to buy used Scanias in the traditional way. The website will feature used vehicle specifications, pictures and the ability to get an […]