Alexander Dennis has delivered three Enviro400s to Isle of Lewis-based Lochs Motor Transport this year, with two more now on order. The last of three newly-built Enviro400, each seating 85 passengers and offering low-floor access for wheelchair users, was recently handed over to the Scottish operator at the Alexander Dennis factory in Scarborough. They are […]
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) has announced the launch date for its formal bus franchising consultation. From Wednesday 14 August, operators and bus users are being invited to have their say on the potential pathways for improving bus services for local communities. The franchising consultation will take place online and in person (via a […]
Mercedes‑Benz Bus Sales at Daimler Buses UK reports its electric-powered Mercedes-Benz eCitaro impressed while being trialled on the Isle of Man. The bus was on high-capacity commuter and touristic services on the island over May and June with Isle of Man Transport, which trades under the ‘bus vanin’ brand. Completing over 800 miles over a […]
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) is to host ALBUM’s 2025 Conference, with Pelican Bus and Coach and technology provider Passenger announced as headline sponsors. NCT will host the conference, which is open to everyone in the bus industry to attend, at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham’s University Park Campus. The event starts with Golf […]
Alexander Dennis has today (12 August 2024) received cyber security certification, showing it has in place sufficient safeguards against malicious digital attacks. The manufacturer’s cyber security management system (CSMS) has been certified by the United Kingdom’s Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) in accordance with UN Regulation 155. The successful certification follows an audit by VCA experts […]
Arriva is making enhancements to its service between Derby and Burton-on-Trent in response to customer feedback. The bus operator has released a list of changes to its X38 service, due to come into effect from Saturday 31 August. The changes to the route are intended to offer better connections across Derby, with buses running from […]
Inclusive, accessible transport campaigner, Bus Users UK, has launched its Partner Pack for this September’s Catch the Bus Month 2024. The focus this year is on accessibility and the Partner Pack contains a suite of free-to-use logos, graphics and posters in English and Welsh, highlighting the impact buses have on people’s lives. There are also […]
Oxford Bus Group is launching additional routes for its Oxford United Football Specials services this season. Oxford Bus Company, Thames Travel and Pulhams will operate a raft of match-day services, as the football team play in the Championship for the first time in 25 years. Bicester and Thame have been added to its match-day services […]