The deadline for entries for the Bus Driver of the Year has been extended to the end of May to ensure the competition takes in all possible entrants. With 101 confirmed entries already, a great final is already assured but the deadline has been extended to 31 May. Competition Secretary Paul Mackay says: “This gives […]
Alexander Dennis has joined the consortium delivering the Connector project in Cambridge, for which it will build three Enviro100AEV autonomous buses. Backed by Innovate UK, the Connector project consortium is led by the Greater Cambridge Partnership and already included bus operator Stagecoach, IPG Automotive, dRISK and Gamma Energy. It is part funded and supported by […]
Stagecoach East has published a new video highlighting the value of its vehicle maintenance support teams to the company and the daily life of Engineers at the bus operator. The video, called ‘Want to engineer the future of sustainable transport?’, promotes the opportunities for development at the operator, with every Engineering Manager at Stagecoach East […]
Following the news earlier this week that Arriva is considering closing two depots in Buckinghamshire, Carousel Buses is holding a special recruitment event for drivers, mechanics and supervisory positions. The Go-Ahead-owned operator is offering a joining bonus of £4,000 for drivers, paid in instalments over a one-year period. Arriva has begun consultation on the proposed […]
The UK’s new bus, coach and minibus market grew by 74.6% in the first three months of 2024 with 1,690 new PSVs hitting the roads, according to figures published today (16 May 2024) by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Growth was driven by a more than doubling in demand for new minibuses, […]
First Bus and West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) have announced a further £11.2m investment in the operator’s Bramley depot. The investment is expected to make half the fleet based at the site zero-emission before the end of 2024. WYCA with support from First Bus has been successful in securing £3.4m in a ‘variation request’ from […]
Bus franchising in the West Midlands could roll out in 2027. Last year, the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board commissioned an assessment of future options for the bus network. The work will explore how a franchised network could be delivered. Under the current legislation the process, including public consultation, means the transition could begin […]
Arriva plans to close two depots in Buckinghamshire. The operator reports the sites are loss making, despite efforts to improve their performance. Go-Ahead says it is ready to step in to cover any loss of bus services in the area. “Right now, our priority is to support our colleagues and ensure our services continue to […]