Aura Brand Solutions and National Express have collaborated for a co-brand arrangement with Manchester Airport Group (MAG). The project sees London Stansted Airport’s airside bus fleet branded with National Express promotional messaging, with reciprocal branding on the National Express scheduled coach fleet promoting reasons to travel from Stansted Airport. The Stansted airside fleet comprising Alexander […]
The deadline for entries to this year’s UK Bus Awards is fast approaching, but there’s still time to participate, says its Chair. Alan Millar, Chair of the UK Bus Awards, encourages all in the industry to seize this opportunity: “Winning or becoming a finalist in any of our 20 award categories brings significant benefits. It […]
Responding to the Welsh Government’s publication today of draft Guidance about setting 30mph speed limits on restricted roads and other 20mph roads, Aaron Hill, Director, Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) Cymru says: “Bus operators across Wales will be pleased to see the Welsh Government has recognised the negative impact its 20mph policy has made on […]
Stagecoach East’s MK1 bus route, which links Bedford with Milton Keynes and Luton has been made a finalist for a National Transport Award (NTA) – a true mark of achievement in the travel industry. The shortlisting comes after a rigorous application and judging process, meaning that the route has already fought off competition from all […]
In the current environment, keeping the wheels turning safely and effectively is more crucial than ever. Vehicles are becoming more complex and the skills demanded of the workshop teams continue to increase. Fortunately, those in the front line are rising to this challenge and some of the best from across the UK had the opportunity […]
Alexander Dennis has today confirmed the first order from a London operator for its next-generation electric buses. Stagecoach is to receive 24 Enviro100EV small buses and 17 Enviro400EV double-deckers in early 2025 for TfL routes. The next generation of Alexander Dennis electric buses meets the latest iterations of TfL’s pioneering Bus Safety Standard. Alexander Dennis […]
Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, is to visit Greater Manchester today (11 July 2024) to begin what the government describes as the ‘bus revolution’. She is to pledge to support every community to take back control of buses through franchising or public ownership. She is to meet with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, to […]
Under a new motto of ‘move fast and fix things’, new Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, has set the DfT on the task of delivering the ‘biggest overhaul to transport in a generation’. Among the priorities is improving bus services and growing usage across the country. Louise’s first official visit later this week will be focused […]