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 […]
Louise Cheeseman, founder and Chair of Women in Bus and Coach and a Non-Executive Director at Go-Ahead, has been awarded an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025. The award was made in recognition of Louise’s services to the transport industry and diversity. Louise launched […]
A £2.3bn investment announced in the recent Spending Review is to be made to improve local transport, including bus lanes and other measures. In the Spending Review document, it was stated that transport is ‘critical to the delivery of the growth mission’, increasing funding to give people across the country ‘greater access to jobs, education, […]
Alexander Dennis’ Falkirk manufacturing site could close. The proposal was announced today (11 June 2025) as it revealed a new UK manufacturing strategy currently being consulted on. The refocused strategy results from the completion of a detailed business review and is intended to ‘adjust the business to changing market dynamics’, the company reports. Under the […]
First Bus today (11 June 2025) announces a £20m investment and renewed multi-year partnership with electronic ticket machine (ETM) specialist Ticketer. First has worked with Ticketer for over a decade. The continued partnership will see the roll-out of new ETMs, a project currently underway following a £10m upfront investment, with the first two depots in […]