Women in Bus and Coach is launching its Northern Region Group. This new regional group will create a dedicated support network for women working in northern England, fostering mentorship, professional development and local engagement within the industry. Joining the existing London Region Group, the Northern Region Group marks the next phase in Women in Bus […]
EPM Bus Solutions, Omnibus Solutions and 3Squared have rebranded to Velociti Solutions and integrated operations. Velociti Solutions has launched a new identity, including a new name, logo and website, operating under the strap line: ‘The Future. Accelerated’. The company says the integration of the three entities strengthens its capability to provide high-quality software solutions internationally […]
Stagecoach East and Cambridge Water are set to work together to ensure an important route into and out of Cambridge can still be served by buses, despite being closed to all motor vehicles because of essential roadworks. Between Thursday 2nd January and Monday 6th January, essential roadworks will mean a full closure for Mill Road. […]
National Express West Midlands has announced a partnership with digital identity firm Yoti to accept digital Student IDs on its buses. Students can now download the free Student ID and present this as proof of student status when travelling on National Express buses in the West Midlands and Coventry. The introduction of the new Student […]
Stagecoach East is celebrating its 40 years in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough by encouraging local people to share their pictures from its history, as well as holding “birthday parties” for its members of staff. Stagecoach East traces its history back to Cambus (still the legal name for the bus operator in the county), which began to […]
Arriva North has achieved the DVSA’s Earned Recognition status. The scheme is intended to demonstrate an operator’s commitment to compliance and safety standards. Benefits of being accredited include being less likely to have vehicles stopped at the roadside and DVSA visits and access to future DVSA incentives. The accreditation to the Earned Recognition Scheme required […]
Heidi Alexander MP is replacing Louise Haigh as Transport Secretary. Heidi replaces Louise Haigh, who stepped down from the position last week following reports in the media of a spent conviction for fraud. Heidi was previously the Minister of State at the Ministry of Justice from the 8 July 2024 to 29 November 2024. She […]
Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, has resigned from her role following media reports of a spent conviction of fraud. Her conviction was made following a ‘terrifying’ mugging in 2013, when she was 24-years-old. She reported to police that a work phone had been stolen during the incident, but later discovered it was still in her house. […]