Bus and Coach Buyer has guested on BBC Radio West Midlands to give insight into bus fare rises that come into effect in the West Midlands today. After a series of soundbites from bus passengers on the fare rises, presenter Kath Stanczyszyn quizzed B&CB News Editor, Chris Peat, for some insight into the rises. “What […]
Stagecoach-owned megabus is launching a new route between Plymouth, Bristol and London. The new service begins tomorrow (27 June) and will operate from Thursday to Monday each week between Plymouth, Exeter, Taunton, Bristol Airport, Bristol and London. Fares on the service will start from £9.99 and tickets are available on megabus’ website. The service will […]
Stagecoach has confirmed a further 158 orders from Pelican Bus and Coach. In addition to the recent 23 single-deckers delivered to Sheffield, Pelican has been awarded further orders totalling 158 single-deck electric buses. These orders will mean that Stagecoach is the largest operator of Yutong electric vehicles in the UK, with over 200 orders. The […]
Arriva has confirmed the closure of its Aylesbury and High Wycombe depots. The operator announced on its website today (25 June 2024) that it will close the depots on 27 July 2024. After the closure, Arriva will no longer operate 11 routes that currently run from the sites. It will maintain operation of the X5 […]
Volvo Buses aims to have a fully decarbonised supply chain by 2040. The manufacturer and its suppliers plan to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help achieve this. As a first step in AI use, Volvo plans to take data from its own systems and gather all the details on each supplier and their respective part […]
Alexander Dennis has taken a firm order from transport group Stagecoach for 244 of its next-generation battery-electric buses. Recently launched, the Enviro400EV and Enviro100EV see AD step away from its relationship with BYD, and present a BEV designed from the ground up by the NFI subsidiary. The Enviro200EV will be available from 2025. Stagecoach supported […]
The CPT’s Ride and Drive is back for its 10th outing at North Weald Airfield on 29 July 2024. CPT and vehicle partners, Volvo, Dawson Group, EVM, Pelican, and Jones Coach Sales, will be welcoming CPT members and their guests from all parts of industry and the UK to take a spin in the latest […]
Exhibitors are already signing up for the International Bus and Coach Trade Fair, FIAA 2024. The main manufacturers are already set to exhibit, including Daimler Buses, Iveco, Volvo, Irizar and Unvi among almost 100 participating companies from 14 countries. It takes place from 22 to 25 October at IFEMA Madrid. The show is to include […]