FirstGroup Energy Limited, the dedicated energy investment arm of FirstGroup, is investing £1 million in bus and coach repower specialist KleanDrive. This venture investment aligns with FirstGroup’s focus on supporting innovative technologies within the decarbonisation value chain, aimed at lowering the total cost of ownership for electric buses to be equal to, or even lower […]
Louise Haigh MP, Secretary of State for Transport, has doubled down on the Labour government’s move to bring buses into public ownership. Describing buses as a ‘passion’ during her speech today (23 September 2024) at this week’s Labour Conference, Louise Haigh said: “Millions depend on [buses]. But for too long, politicians in my position have […]
A new bus ticket is available allowing interchangeable and unlimited travel on both First and Stagecoach buses in Portsmouth and beyond. The new SolentGo ticket, the Greater Portsmouth Travelcard, is now available to purchase online, or direct from the driver. It has been developed in partnership with First Solent and Stagecoach South and local authorities […]
The Mayor of Liverpool, Steve Rotheram, today unveiled the new livery for the Liverpool City Region’s publicly-run buses as he announced a major expansion of the electric bus fleet. Fifty new electric double-deckers are to be purchased as part of a £26m commitment approved at September’s Combined Authority meeting. Funding for the new electric vehicles […]
Alexander Dennis has launched a new version of its AD24 digital aftermarket platform, offering new and improved features to customers. The new platform is accessed from the main www.ad24.direct website and has been designed for desktop computers, tablets and mobile phones alike. UK customers are now able to sign in to the new platform, with […]
Yutong has delivered its 200,000th zero tailpipe emission vehicle. This milestone of 200,000 zero tailpipe emission vehicles has been reached less than 25 years after the very first vehicle was placed into service in 1999. The volume includes both buses and coaches, as either electric and hydrogen variants. Ian Downie, Head of Yutong UK, said: […]
Reading Buses has won the Passenger Transport Award at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Awards. The awards event was held last night (19 September 2024) at De Vere Beaumont in Windsor. Also shortlisted for the accolade was Greater Anglia and Blackpool Transport. The nomination highlighted its work in revolutionising the way people […]
Stagecoach has donated £100,000 of its profits to charity Age UK. The operator pledged to donate up to 0.5% of profits each year to charitable causes across the UK. The donation from Stagecoach will help Age UK continue to provide practical support to older people to help change the way we age today and in […]