The UK’s new bus and coach market fell by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2023, with 968 new vehicles registered, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). With passenger numbers still low since the sharp decline in ridership caused by the pandemic, the overall market remains tough, […]
A former Tower Transit manager who has latterly worked at electric drive giant Ballard Power Systems has set up an independent consultancy to help operators plan for zero-emission vehicles. David Yorke MSc CEng is at the helm of Future Zero Emission, bringing his vast experience to bear on the often unforeseen planning that moving to […]
South Wales-based Bradford’s Minibus Hire‘s operating licence is now revoked. The decision follows a public enquiry in front of Traffic Commissioner for Wales, Victoria Davis, for a series of drivers’ hours offences. Licence holder Richard Bradford is disqualified from holding or obtaining an operator’s licence or being involved in the management, administration or control of […]
Drivers taking passengers into Europe can be provided with a new Border Force checklist, which helps document their routine checks on their return. Migrants have been known to climb into crawl spaces under coaches and gain entry to lockers in order to get into the UK. The Border Force checklist HERE provides a handy list […]
While cars provided much of the London EV Show’s headline glamour, there were light commercial vehicles from several manufacturers including DAF, Ford and Saic Maxus (supplied by Heathrow LDV Ltd) whose products can also form the basis of minibus conversions. The sole representation of the bus manufacturing industry was a shell stand occupied by Karsan […]
Exactly the form that PSVAR takes when the Minister finally decides next year is uncertain, but my strong feeling is that it will be a compromise which benefits very few people, least of all wheelchair users. There’s a solid case for wheelchair accessibility for rail replacement services and express coaches, as truly public […]
IVECO has updated its Daily series of vehicles – increasing finding favour as minibuses – with a raft of new features which will have appeal to operators. The Daily, produced in sizes up to 7.2 tonnes GVW, now has the IVECO ON telematics which not only allow operators to monitor the vehicle but to operate […]
Britain’s new bus, coach and minibus market grew by 130.6% in the third quarter of 2023 with 1,739 vehicles registered, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Operator demand more than doubled compared with the same quarter last year. The July to September period saw the greatest demand […]
ShuttleID, the ticketing platform for schools and work, has launched a branding add-on, offering operators their own branded version of the system. The add-on requires no upfront investment or setup fee and is available with a monthly subscription. The comprehensive platform encompasses mobile ticketing, secure payment processing, efficient booking capabilities, real-time service alerts, vehicle tracking, […]
