Abellio has placed new orders for 80 electric buses with Wrightbus. The orders consist of 24 single-deck GB Kite Electroliners and 56 StreetDeck Electroliners for use in London. The buses are due to be rolled out across the capital in 2024. The new-look 2024 Kites come with a number of safety features to make them […]
Volvo Buses and bus body manufacturer Castrosua have formalised a strategic collaboration for the development, manufacture and commercialisation of urban buses in Spain. The final project will be the union of the Volvo BZL Electric chassis and the Nelec body designed by Castrosua. This agreement is intended to allow Volvo to continue the transformation of […]
Alexander Dennis’ Enviro200AV autonomous bus for the CAVForth project has been recognised as Vehicle of the Year at the UK’s first dedicated awards for connected and autonomous vehicles. Winners of the Self-Driving Industry Awards 2023 were announced by Cars of the Future at a ceremony at the Turner Contemporary art gallery in Margate. In a […]
ShuttleID, the ticketing platform for schools and work, has launched a branding add-on, offering operators their own branded version of the system. The add-on requires no upfront investment or setup fee and is available with a monthly subscription. The comprehensive platform encompasses mobile ticketing, secure payment processing, efficient booking capabilities, real-time service alerts, vehicle tracking, […]
The RHA has launched guidance to help operators run apprenticeships. It sets out the benefits of taking on apprentices and examines the various options and good practice to help operators make the right choices to support their businesses. ‘A Guide to Running an Apprenticeship in England’ advises operators about an employer’s responsibilities, choosing courses and training […]
Guy Opperman MP has been appointed to the DfT in the government’s latest shuffle, replacing Richard Holden MP as minister with responsibility for buses. Guy was previously Minister of State at the Department for Work and Pensions between 13 November 2023 and 27 October 2022, and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the same department between […]
Go North East has denied claims by trade union Unite that talks to end strikes at the operation have reached a stalemate. Unite claimed the most recent round of talks to resolve the dispute ended with a ‘stalemate’, with strikes across the Go-Ahead Group-owned operation set to continue indefinitely. Unite general secretary, Sharon Graham, said: […]
ZF has launched a new, purely electro-mechanical brake system which does away with hydraulic fluid. The brake – aimed at the electric vehicle market – sees braking force generated at each wheel by an electric motor, without a hydraulic system and brake fluid. The brake system was co-developed at ZF’s centres in China, the USA, […]