Transport technology specialist Optibus is launching the new Optibus Driver App. The native mobile app and web tool is designed to improve communication between drivers and the depot for a better driver work experience and more dynamic operations. Integrated with Optibus Operations, the Driver App was designed in partnership with drivers, for drivers, offering a […]
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has given the green light to franchise the city’s bus network. The move follows a 12-week public consultation, which saw 69% of the 6,000 respondents vote in favour of franchising. It means the Liverpool City Region will be only the second area outside of London to have a franchised […]
ITT Hub is relaunching for its next edition as the Sustainable Road Transport Show. The Sustainable Road Transport Show is the UK’s dedicated exhibition and conference for solving commercial and passenger fleet decarbonisation. Taking place between 15 and 16 May 2024 at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, the event will showcase the latest decarbonisation […]
As part of its celebration of Black History Month this October, TfL has put a specially-wrapped double-decker into service. The bus features a design honouring the Windrush generation, marking the 75th Windrush anniversary year. the vehicle formed part of the TfL, Lagniappe Mas band and Windrush Generation Legacy Association’s float at Notting Hill Carnival. Designed […]
Some of the money set for the now cancelled second leg of HS2 is to be reinvested into buses. Rather than delivering HS2 Phase 2 new line between Birmingham and Manchester, the Prime Minister has unveiled plans to transform what he describes as transport modes that people use the most. Described as the cornerstone of […]
Alexander Dennis has taken on a lease for additional warehouse capacity at its Scarborough manufacturing facility in England. This will allow Alexander Dennis to concentrate logistics for its Scarborough facility in the new 104,000 square ft unit, which is being leased from Yorkshire-headquartered commercial property developer Eshton Group. Located in close proximity to the manufacturer’s […]
Here is a sneak peak at the new Yutong U11D electric double-decker at Busworld. The example on show is 10.9m long and 4.35m high and is in single-door provincial specification. It is expected to be available for demonstration with UK operators after Busworld. Click the image above to see a selection of shots of the […]
Mellor projects what it calls ‘record-breaking revenue’ for 2023, with over £85M turnover of the Bus Division and an output of 900 units for the year. Such growth has been underpinned by a 40% workforce growth since 2019, according to the company. Mellor believes its success is down to what it calls strategic milestones, which […]