A transport strategy approved by Glasgow City Council plans to see more bus priority measures and Park & Ride sites for the city. The announcement is part of the Glasgow Transport Strategy, which aims to combat climate change and support economic success. The strategy’s overall target is to reduce vehicle kilometres travelled in the city […]
Passenger is launching a real-time bus fare information function for its white-label mobile app product. For the first time, users of the app can find out how much their journey will cost before catching the bus. The new capability has been launched with Brighton and Hove Buses, Metrobus in Surrey, Warrington’s Own Buses, Reading Buses […]
Fire safety advice for carrying e-scooters and e-bikes on buses and coaches has been issued by the government. In an effort to encourage more multimodal journeys, the government has issued guidance on fire safety while carrying e-scooters and e-bikes on public transport. The government believes e-cycles are an ‘important element of the government’s ambition for […]
West Midland’s Transport Skills Academy (TSA) is encouraging local people in the West Midlands to consider a career in transport this National Apprenticeship Week (5 to11 February). The TSA, founded by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), was launched in 2022 to provide a one-stop destination, inspiring the future workforce to choose a career in transport […]
Wrightbus has secured a new order with Arriva to deliver 87 buses to London. The order consists of 11 single-deck GB Kite Electroliners and 76 StreetDeck Electroliners. The buses, which will be operated on a number of routes around the capital, are due to be delivered from July. It comes on the back of an […]
The Go-Ahead Group has agreed a deal to acquire Eastbourne Sightseeing. Go-Ahead has already bought three regional bus companies in 14 months: Dartline in Devon, Southdown in West Sussex and Pulham & Sons in the Cotswolds. Following the transaction, Eastbourne Sightseeing will become part of Go-Ahead’s Brighton & Hove Buses division, expanding the group’s presence […]
Pelican Bus and Coach has delivered its 1,000th Yutong into the UK. The 1,000th vehicle is a Yutong E12 that went to Transdev Airport Services over the Christmas period. It is one of an order for 17 E12 zero-emission buses delivered to the company. The vehicles will be utilised for Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport, […]
Lothian’s passenger numbers have increased by over 17% from 94 million in 2022 to 110 million last year. The result combines passenger numbers across Lothian, Lothian Country and East Coast Buses. “…this strong commercial performance is a testament to our people on the frontline and behind the scenes” – Lothian’s Managing Director, Sarah Boyd Lothian’s […]