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 […]
Dean Sullivan believes his difficult decision to drop TfL work may be a sign of things to come if franchising prevails, he told Bus and Coach Buyer. Sullivan Buses decided to withdraw from its TfL contracts to run 12 routes last week. The operator was the only remaining SME to run bus contracts for the […]
Alexander Dennis has supplied two Enviro200s to Peter Hogg Coach & Minibus Hire. One of the Enviro200s is a 9.7m 34-seater and the other a 10.8m vehicle with 40 seats. they both have a bespoke specification, featuring a Scottish theme of printed tartan moquette, colour-matched to hand poles as well as to exterior vinyls in […]
Work has commenced on site to increase the size of Pelican Bus + Coach’s National Parts Distribution Centre. The construction work was inspected by Jack Li, CEO of Yutong Europe, on his recent visit to the UK. When completed, the extension will increase the size of the building to a substantial 25,000 sq. ft, significantly […]
Oxford Bus Company, Stagecoach and Chiltern Railways are in support of plans for a new football stadium to help grow public transport usage in the county. The three companies described Oxford United’s proposed new stadium as ‘a great opportunity’ to grow sustainable travel and enhance active travel options for the community. The design includes a […]