Amsterdam is doubling down on its coach exclusion zone, having installed ten CCTV cameras on major northbound routes into the city, and ended an exemption for 7.5t+ wheelchair accessible vehicles. The cameras have gone on to Weesperstraat (S112), Kattenburgerstraat (S116), Valkenburgerstraat, Nieuwe Prinsengracht and Nieuwe Keizersgracht. Fines for entering the city with a 7.5t+ coach […]
UPDATE: FULL DETAILS of the launch are now on-line HERE National Express is introducing 25 new Van Hool Altano TDX21 tri-axle coaches into service this year. B&CB attended the unveiling the initial high-capacity overdecker coach at Van Hool’s UK site in Wellingborough this morning (15 March 2024), before the coach heads to Bristol to join […]
There is a ‘shocking’ imbalance between ‘winners and losers’ when it comes to government bus funding, according to the Campaign for Better Transport. The campaign group has revealed figures showing up to £230 per head difference between local authority areas. Analysis by Campaign for Better Transport has revealed a striking imbalance across the country with […]
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 […]
York Pullman Bus Company’s sale to FirstGroup has now completed. The deal received advisory services from accountancy firm Azets and regional law business Andrew Jackson. Azets advised York Pullman, which is based just outside York, throughout the sale process, including marketing of the business, deal negotiation and tax support. Nick Barker, Corporate Finance Partner, led […]
Travel tech company FlixBus has welcomed Shadow Bus Minister, Simon Lightwood MP, to its UK office to discuss the green and digital future of the industry. With a general election due before the end of January 2025, Labour’s Shadow Minister has been keen to impress his desire to understand the needs of the coach industry as […]
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 […]