Reg’s Coaches of Hertfordshire is to acquire Cambridgeshire-based Shaws Coaches. B&CB reported in its 7 March 2025 issue (1698) that Shaws of Maxey was to close down due to the management team planning to retire. It announced it would run its fleet until 2 May 2025. The news of the Shaws management’s retirement sparked the […]
Go North West is to trial a repowered Wrightbus in service on the Bee Network. The Go-Ahead-owned already operates 69 electric buses from its Bolton depot. This is the first bus on the Bee Network to be converted from diesel to electric. It is currently being trialled to evaluate energy efficiency, range, operational costs and […]
First Bus is partnering with Strut Safe, a volunteer-operated support telephone line offering a friendly voice at the end of the phone for those travelling or walking home alone. As part of its partnership, First Bus will showcase Strut Safe’s contact number on over 500 onboard digital screens and posters across more than 2,200 buses in […]
First Bus is opening 12 new learning centres, delivering on a learning agreement established in partnership with Unite the Union. The partnership is also supported by the RMT Union and is to promote continuous learning and skill development for up to 10,000 frontline employees across the UK. It includes the creation of six new learning […]
VEV, the e-fleet solutions provider, has announced the completion of Stagecoach’s electric bus hub at its Chesterfield depot. The project is one of four depot electrification initiatives announced between VEV and Stagecoach, which will collectively support 150 electric buses in Chesterfield, Leamington, Nuneaton and Rugby. Working closely with Stagecoach, VEV provided support for its electrification […]
Since their launch over one year ago, Hereford’s Zipper buses have achieved pleasing ridership figures, according to Hereford City Council. Patronage is rising on the service, the council reports. The three Yutong E9 electric buses on the Zipper service were launched in November 2023. The 8.94m vehicles feature Yutong’s YESS battery safety system, full air […]
Scania is releasing its latest range of new e-machines, battery and charging options to enhance its electric bus offering. These new additions include four new motors ranging from 240kW to 330kW, a new three battery pack option, and the inclusion of a rear charging interface allowing operators to use fast chargers. The new e-machines have […]
Cummins and key technology partners have developed hydrogen internal combustion engine technology for buses and trucks. Cummins led a consortium of technology companies (Johnson Matthey, PHINIA and Zircotec) in ‘Project Brunel’, to successfully deliver a 6.7litre hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) for medium-duty trucks and buses. The project was match-funded by UK government, and facilitated […]