Transdev Blazefield has revealed the first of 19 Alexander Dennis Enviro 400EVs for its iconic Harrogate and District 36 service between Leeds, Harrogate and Ripon. They are equipped for opportunity charging to maximise availability on the 30 mile interurban route, using the rapid chargers at Harrogate bus station where an additional pantograph charger has been […]
Safety systems specialist Ardent has had its induction loop system endorsed by charity Deaf Action. The company’s ClearConnect induction loop system has received endorsement from the charity for the incorporation of pink noise. The product, launched in January 2024, has been specifically engineered to enhance the travel experience for passengers living with deafness, designed to […]
A ticket covering rail and bus travel is now available for those travelling to Keswick in the Lake District. Avanti West Coast has added Keswick as a destination on rail journey planners so just one ticket covering travel across both modes of transport can be purchased to travel there. The news comes as Stagecoach has […]
A new survey is being carried out at bus depots across the country to ensure that bus cab designs are inclusive for all drivers. Researchers from transport research group TRL, working with TfL and Women in Bus and Coach, will visit a number of sites including in London, Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester, and Belfast. They will […]
Compass Travel has received five Alexander Dennis Enviro200s and confirmed further orders for the same type. a member of the ALBUM group of operators Compass Travel runs services throughout West Sussex, East Sussex, Brighton and Surrey. As the company continues to grow its network, it has standardised on the Alexander Dennis Enviro200 as its single […]
Leading electrification specialist, Zenobē, has urged the bus and coach industry to push back against Ofgem’s decision to allow suppliers to ramp up standing charges by as much as 1,000%. Steven Meersman – one of company’s founder directors – told B&CB that some operators have faced the standing charge for power supply to go from […]
Professionals in the bus and coach industry have been recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours list. Bill Hiron, Chair of ALBUM and MD of Stephensons of Essex, has been awarded an MBE in the list. Mr Hiron, who has chaired Album since 2018 is also a former President of CPT and was recognised for services to […]
Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) has two reasons to celebrate following the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation Awards last night (13 June 2024). The organisation, dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the bus, coach and community transport industry, won the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Award. The accolade acknowledges the group’s impact […]