Whippet is now operating an autonomous bus around Cambridge. As part of the Greater Cambridge Partnership’s Connector project, the Cambridgeshire-based operator is running an autonomous 15-seat Mellor Orion electric minibus between Madingley Road Park & Ride and Cambridge University’s Eddington neighbourhood and Cambridge West Innovation District. It is being used on a limited number of morning […]
Reducing the permitted driving time of bus drivers to nine hours per day has been suggested by the MP for Brighton Pavilion Siân Berry. This would bring it in line with HGV driver hours. The Green Party MP made the suggestion as part of a series of new clauses she is proposing for the Bus […]
Wrightbus has been named Manufacturer of the Year (over £25m) at the Insider’s Made in the UK Awards in Liverpool last night (19 June 2025). Wrightbus has won a string of high-profile orders in the last 12 months, including a half-a-billion contract with Go-Ahead which award judges said was one of the reasons for it […]
Arriva has unveiled a £9.7 million fleet of 30 Volvo B8RL MCV eVoRas on its upgraded busway network, linking Luton, Dunstable, Houghton Regis and London Luton Airport. The launch follows a complete upgrade of the Busway timetable from 1 June, introducing: More frequent services, with buses up to every 7–8 minutes between London Luton Airport and […]
A strong will to support the UK bus manufacturing industry was on display at a recent parliamentary event, B&CB has been told. The parliamentary reception held by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Buses attracted over 80 attendees. The Secretary of State was unfortunately unable to attend. A representative from the APPG told […]
Nottingham-based operator Skills Motor Coaches has taken delivery of six Alexander Dennis Enviro400 double deckers. This marks the operators first delivery of new Alexander Dennis vehicles since 2017. The 84-seat Enviro400s are supporting newly awarded contracts and further strengthening the company’s reputation for high-quality school transport, private hire, and corporate travel. “This latest delivery of […]
A cost increase for coaches and buses using the Dartford Crossing is to be in place from 1 September 2025. From that date, category C two-axle buses and coaches will be charged £4.20 (or £3.60 for pre-pay account holders), up from the current £3 (or £2.63 pre-paid). Category D tri-axle PCVs are to be charged […]
Inclusive public transport design was at the heart of the recent Transport Design Forum 2025 event. Held in London, the event was hosted by transport flooring specialist Altro, in collaboration with Autoglym, Camira and Autistica. A major focus was the need and opportunity for truly inclusive public transport design for neurodivergent individuals. Altro says an […]