Blackburn bus driver Carly Broadley has taken on a boxing challenge to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Carly, who drives buses across East Lancashire from Transdev’s Intack depot in Blackburn, lost two family members to cancer. In their memory, she decided to step into the ring for an eight-week training programme ahead of her […]
Allison Transmission and Cummins are collaborating on an electric hybrid propulsion system. The project will integrate and certify a Cummins B-Series engine with the Allison eGen Flex electric hybrid propulsion system ready for 2027. eGen Flex is designed to be capable of operating up to 50% of a bus’s typical route in engine-off mode, intended […]
Alexander Dennis has launched its next-generation Enviro100EV small zero-emission bus in Hong Kong. The bus was revealed at the ReThink HK sustainability event in Hong Kong. It is the first time Alexander Dennis has shown the Enviro100EV in the territory, where it complements the high-capacity Enviro500EV zero-emission double decker. With a length of 8.5m and […]
National Express West Midlands is urging customers to get in touch with their memories of its popular 50 bus route. Running between Druids Heath and Birmingham city centre via the Maypole, Kings Heath, Moseley and Highgate, the service is about to turn 75 years old. The route hits the milestone age on 2 October 2024 […]
Alexander Dennis has started a consultation process regarding 160 roles at potential risk of redundancy in Scotland. The manufacturer says the government’s zero-emission bus funding has disproportionately benefitted competitors from lower-cost and lower-security economies, a factor behind its redundancy decision. Alexander Dennis has repeatedly voiced concerns about the uneven playing field that exists for UK […]
FirstGroup is appointing Lena Wilson CBE to its Board as Chair. Her new role starts on 1 February 2025. Former Chair, David Martin, retired from the Board at close of business yesterday (10 September 2024) and until Lena joins the Board, Peter Lynas the Senior Independent Director will act as Chair of the Board. Lena’s […]
Stagecoach is to expand its services to Guernsey from 1 April 2025, following a tender process. It will see the company take over from Tower Transit-owned CT Plus, the current operator of the island’s buses. Joining the Stagecoach South West network, the operator will run 20 core public bus routes and 24 school service routes […]
Lothian’s first electric, double-deckers are now in service in Edinburgh. The Volvo BZL Electric buses are initially operating on the Service 8 and 9 routes. Each bus can accommodate more than 70 passengers and features Wi-Fi, high-back seats and USB charging points. Each vehicle also includes two wheelchair spaces. Representing an investment of more than […]