Stagecoach Group has potentially secured an additional £7.9m funding from the Government’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas 2 (ZEBRA 2) initiative. This funding will supplement the £50.6m investment Stagecoach has already pledged to roll-out 120 new electric vehicles across its fleet by 2027. Transport Minister Simon Lightwood announced a further £38m of funding for bus […]
Mellor is unveiling its new Strata minibus. First launched in 2016, the model features a redesigned passenger area with a single step up from the low floor section (reduced from two step) to minimise trip hazards and enhance passenger safety. This change also increases the headroom by 100mm, improving overall accessibility and comfort. Additionally, the […]
Minister for Local Transport, Simon Lightwood, has praised Stagecoach East driver Lewis Mayo for his kindness to a passenger in distress. The Minister personally wrote to Lewis Mayo after he beat off competition from around the country to win a Stagecoach Star of the Month Award, in the category of ‘Doing the right thing’ for […]
First Bus is investing £70m in a further 160 zero-emission buses in the West of England. The investment is to grow the operator’s zero-emission local fleet to over 250 vehicles. In partnership with the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, an additional £20m has been secured through the latest round of the DfT’s Zero Emission […]
Government is investing £37.8m in 319 new zero-emission buses for England. The funding has been allocated to 12 local authorities across England, following bids to expand their zero emission bus fleets. The 319 zero-emission buses are expected in service by spring 2027. The Government says every pound of its funding is set to be topped […]
A report by passenger watchdog Transport Focus and outdoor advertising specialist Clear Channel highlights what work needs doing surrounding bus shelters. Based on feedback from more than 3,000 bus passengers across Great Britain, the research underscores the need for shelters that prioritise protection, accessibility and comfort, safety and information. Whilst emphasising the importance of involving […]
A training hub designed to create new bus drivers and upskill existing ones has launched in West Yorkshire. Training provider Realise has opened its Transport Training Academy in Cleckheaton. The centre, based at Lodge Grange in Gomersal, will host Realise’s Route to Success programme, a free to access training scheme available to members of the general […]
Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood MP, has shown his support for bus manufacturing with a visit to Wrightbus‘ Ballymena factory. On being asked on the likelihood of more funding for zero-emission buses in England, similar to what has been announced for ZEBRA, Simon told B&CB during the tour that there is no news expected regarding […]