Stagecoach South West has appointed VEV to design, build and manage high-powered DC charging infrastructure across three depot locations in Devon: Barnstaple, Torquay and Exeter. The comprehensive charging network will deliver a combined capacity of 7,200kW, supporting the operator’s introduction of a fleet of 110 electric buses by early 2026. Construction has started at the […]
Irizar UK has appointed Darren Fuller as Aftersales Manager for Irizar e-mobility. The move is expected to further enhance the company’s customer support as demand for sustainable transport solutions continues to grow. With over 27 years of experience in the PSV and HGV sectors, Darren brings extensive technical and operational expertise to the Irizar team. […]
With Medium-Term Exemptions from PSVAR due to expire on 31 July 2026, the DfT is considering what the next steps for these exemptions might be. The Department has been gathering data to support decision-making and has asked for the assistance of the UKCOA, CPT and RHA in acquiring further information, specifically about demand for home-to-school […]
Three new Volvo B13R 9700 double-deck coaches have been delivered to County Monaghan-based Matthews Coach Hire. They are the first of their kind to enter service in Ireland. They form part of an order for five identical high-capacity double-deck coaches, with the first examples now operating across routes connecting towns including Dundalk and Drogheda with […]
Ashcroft Mini Travel has received a Van Hool EX16H touring coach. The coach is powered by a DAF MX13 engine coupled with an Allison 4000 fully-automatic transmission. It has 53 Kiel 1020 seats with two-point lapbelts and USB ports, as well as a centre sunken toilet, a boiler, a fridge, LCD monitors and a multi-media package. […]
Durite is launching a new LED warning light. It combines standard amber LED strobing with the HINVII system to improve visibility in low-light conditions and enhance safety for on-site personnel. HINVII (High intensity non-visible intelligent illumination) produces a distinctive purple flash to activate high-visibility materials. This makes hi-vis clothing, signs, cones and machinery glow brightly. […]
A new road linking the M54 and M6 northbound in Staffordshire is to be built. The new project could reduce traffic on existing local roads by around 80%, according to the DfT. The M54-M6 link road is expected to deliver huge economic benefits across the Midlands, including in Telford, Shrewsbury, Cannock and Wolverhampton. “This brand-new […]
Rochdale based Atlantic Executive Travel has added a new Mercedes Benz Tourismo L to its fleet. Built to a bespoke specification, the coach seats up to 61 passengers with toilet on a 14m-long chassis. Luxury touches onboard include premium TSE+ seat upholstery and fold out tray tables. The Tourismo L comes equipped with the latest safety equipment fulfilling General Safety Regulation requirements with Sideguard Assist 2, […]