Following press reports about difficulties at Van Hool, a spokesperson from the company has issued the following statement: Van Hool remains steadfast in its pursuit of a sustainable future despite recent challenges. Co-CEO Marc Zwaaneveld is holding firm to the target date of March 31, 2024, to provide an outcome in some form that ensures […]
Charity transport organisation Transaid is appealing to coach and bus operators to take up the final places in its Cycle Kenya challenge fundraiser. With more than 30 participants already signed up, just nine places now remain for Transaid’s Cycle Kenya challenge, which will take place from 4 – 13 October 2024. The adventure will see […]
Liverpool City Region is due to receive £9.4m share of ZEBRA 2 funding to help bring 58 electric buses to the region. In addition to the £9.4m it has been awarded, the Combined Authority will also be contributing £22m in match-funding to the project, bringing the total amount of money committed to it to more […]
Ember today announced that it has raised an £11 million Series A financing round, led by urban transport environmental finance specialists, Inven Capital, 2150 and AENU. Existing investors Pale Blue Dot and SkyScanner co-founder Gareth Williams also participated in the oversubscribed round. The company will use the funding to accelerate the roll-out of its electric […]
Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper MP, has confirmed he will attend the launch of National Coach Week on 8 April at Grindles Coaches, in his constituency at Cinderford, Gloucestershire. National Coach Week will this year be focused on its people, with events staged around the country by its founders, RHA Coaches, and by […]
Go North East is to expand its electric bus fleet by another 11 vehicles thanks to ZEBRA funding. The Go-Ahead-owned operator has partnered with Transport North East, which has secured £5.7 million of government funding. The transport authority is one of the 25 authorities in England awarded ZEBRA 2 funding from the UK government. Go […]
Over three days, operators, local authorities and the media were given a chance to drive and ride in the ‘Next Generation’ Alexander Dennis double- and single-deck electric buses at UTAC/Millbrook proving ground. Welcoming the audience on the third day of the event, Chris Gall, Group Engineering Director at Alexander Dennis, said the key message to […]
Stagecoach has welcomed Transport Secretary, Mark Harper MP, to its Cheltenham depot. During his visit, he announced the award of £143 million to roll-out more zero-emission buses through the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme. Mr Harper was accompanied by Cheltenham MP and Justice Secretary, Alex Chalk MP and met leaders from Gloucestershire County […]