Small bus and coach operators are now able to bid for a share of £4.65m government funding for rolling out audible and visual announcements. A small operator is defined in this situation as one running 20 or fewer vehicles. The Accessible Information Grant is intended to support small operators to fit screens, speakers and induction […]
Go-Ahead-owned East Yorkshire is taking on some routes in North Yorkshire in a series of service changes. From Monday 8 April, in partnership with North Yorkshire Council, the operator is introducing new routes. It is to take on the 80 route (Raskelf – Linton on Ouse – York), replacing Reliance’s Service 29 with a revised timetable. […]
National Highways has issued a warning to road users as Storm Kathleen is expected to bring high winds to the west of the UK tomorrow (6 April 2024). National Highways has issued the advice following yellow Met Office weather warnings for the north west and south west of England from 8am to 10pm tomorrow. The […]
A hydrogen fuelling facility that could provide enough hydrogen for 800 buses a day has been approved. Hygen Energy, which like hydrogen bus manufacturer Wrightbus is directed by Jo Bamford, has had plans for the Bradford facility approved by Bradford Council. The company is working in partnership with N-Gen to deliver the hydrogen production site, […]
R. Robertson & Son is to launch Shetland’s first commercial bus service this Sunday (7 April 2024), offering four circular journeys every Sunday until 29 September 2024. Designed to offer visitors and cruise ship passengers with an alternative activity on Sundays when shops and public bus services are limited, the service will operate a 108-minute […]
Newport Transport has launched two new Yutong U11DD electric double-decker buses and 11 new E9L Yutong single-deckers to its fleet. Newport Transport’s fleet now boasts 57 fully-electric buses, which represents 80% of the regular non-school operation. These new vehicles mark another significant step towards the company’s ambition of an all-electric fleet by 2028. The Yutong […]
Warrington’s own Buses is seeking a Commercial Officer, who will report directly to the company’s Head of Commercial. Warrington’s Own Buses describes the role: “Can you help us rock those tenders responses, be the liaison extraordinaire with our stakeholders and spread some joy by delivering top notch customer communications? “We’re looking for someone who is […]
Wales’ Welcome Ticket free public transport scheme has come to an end. The programme was launched in March 2022 as part of a package of support measures to help Ukrainians, Afghans and other refugees to integrate more effectively in Welsh life. Over the last two years, the Welsh government estimates that around one million journeys […]