After the news that a rescue deal to save failing high-street shop Wilko from going out of business fell through, the bus and coach industry has offered potential employment opportunities. Cambridgeshire-based Whippet is appealing to Wilko’s staff to join its operation. In a post on its social media, Whippet said: “We’re saddened to hear that […]
Bus re-power specialist Kleanbus is hosting an investor event tomorrow (14 September). The event is to give insight into the company’s electrification technology, explore its market opportunities and allow attendees the chance to meet its team. Held at the IMechE Building in London, Kleanbus plans to showcase why and how it is leading the charge […]
CaetanoBus and Temsa have united to jointly develop a hydrogen coach. The landmark collaboration was sealed this week at CaetanoBus’ Headquarters in Portugal. CaetanoBus, having already developed hydrogen buses, and Temsa have united to create a solution tailored for long-distance travel and tourism needs. This new hydrogen-powered coach is to be designed with high standards […]
Catch the Bus Month (September 2023) is not only being used to get more passengers onboard buses and coaches, but women drivers too. FlixBus coach drivers from Cambridge are calling for more women to apply for driving jobs during this year’s event. Whippet Coaches, based in Swavesey, Cambridgeshire, has been in partnership with FlixBus for […]
First Bus is operating an autonomous Switch Mobility MetroCity 1080EV electric single-decker in Didcot. The operator says it is the UK’s full-size single-decker bus with autonomous driving and producing zero-carbon emissions to take to the road in the UK. Operated on First Bus’ Mi-Link 003 service, the 28-seater is carrying passengers between Didcot Parkway train […]
Irizar (UK) has had its 600th sale of an integral coach. The landmark coach is an Irizar Integral i6s Efficient, which has gone into service with returning Irizar customer Nigel and Kim Tours of Westbury. The 14m, 42-seat tri-axle coach replaces a 2015 Irizar Integral i6 as the company’s only coach. The vehicle’s high-standard specification […]
A consultation on plans to bring Scottish football match transportation guidelines in line with those of Wales and England has now been halted. On announcing the consultation launch, B&CB highlighted there had been unease over the plans for guidance change. Scottish football organisations expressed concern over the plans to change the guidelines, saying the proposals […]
More government funding for zero-emission buses has been announced, with bids now open for DfT’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) 2 scheme. A particular focus for the scheme will be on helping with the investment in these vehicles and related equipment for rural areas. ZEBRA 2 is to make £129m available to help local […]