Bus franchising is coming to West Yorkshire. It is to be introduced in phases, with the first franchised buses up and running in parts of Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield from March 2027. The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, made the announcement today (14 March). It follows a three month consultation which revealed that nearly […]
Kent County Council (KCC) has signed a 15-year contract to continue the Kent Thameside Fastrack service. From November 2024 to April 2025 a fleet of 28 Irizar ie-Trams will be trialled on the Fastrack service. They will be used instead of the current diesel buses on the route, which covers Dartford and Gravesham. The ie-Trams […]
Bus passenger satisfaction varies widely in England, according to the latest report from independent watchdog Transport Focus. The ‘Your Bus Journey’ study found 80% of those travelling said they were satisfied with their last journey. It found passengers in East Riding of Yorkshire and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole the most satisfied overall with their journey […]
Alexander Dennis has delivered the first of its next-generation electric buses in the UK to Stagecoach Oxford. The Enviro400EV is one of 55 that will enter service on Oxford city services. They will enable the full electrification of local routes in the Oxford SmartZone, a joint initiative between Stagecoach and partners Oxfordshire County Council and […]
Grant Palmer is celebrating over ten years of operating on the Luton Dunstable busway with a new promotional video. The film was made using BSIP funding from Central Bedfordshire Council. It highlights the speed and convenience of the Luton and Dunstable guided busway. The new promotional film, developed using BSIP funding from Central Bedfordshire Council, […]
First Group is ‘well positioned’, according to CEO, Graham Sutherland, in the company’s latest financial figures. In its update on trading since the half year results published on 23 November 2023, trading in the First Bus division is reported as being strong and in line with the Group’s expectations. The division is on track to […]
Three industry bodies are teaming up to ‘dismantle barriers’ to diversity in the industry and empower more women in the sector. The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), the Bus Centre of Excellence (BCoE) and Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) are teaming up to address the underrepresentation of women in engineering, starting with their collaboration on […]
Alexander Dennis is increasing the warrantable energy throughput of its next-generation electric buses with battery supply partner Impact Clean Power Technology. The Enviro100EV and Enviro400EV have a future-proof battery system designed to maximise use before battery replacement becomes necessary. Drawing on the versatility of NMC cell chemistry, Alexander Dennis has increased the longevity and value […]