As part of the Government reshuffle at the start of this month, the DfT has added a new face and Lillian Greenwood MP takes on a new position. Keir Mather, Labour MP for Selby and Kippax, has been appointed to the position of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the DfT. Commenting on his new role, […]
Centrad is launching a new Low Bridge Warning camera-based system to help operators mitigate the threat of bridge strikes. CenBridge has been launched at a time when bridge strikes are still prevalent across the UK, with estimates suggesting that large goods vehicles or buses hit five bridges every day, totalling around 1,800 per year. CenBridge […]
The social enterprise which manages the network of weekend DalesBus services in the Yorkshire Dales is seeking additional volunteers to help continue and develop its activities. Dales and Bowland Community Interest Company (D&BCIC) is owned by charity Friends of the Dales, and helps provide and promote public transport into and around the Yorkshire Dales National […]
Orion Travel has bought its first new vehicle directly from Alexander Dennis and it is the company’s first new double-decker, an Enviro400. With a length of 11.5m, the new bus offers 85 seats, with three-point belts fitted to all fixed seats. The wide low-floor entrance speeds up boarding and alighting, as well as allowing wheelchair […]
Volvo Buses’ bodybuilding partner MCV is now opening an all-new, Volvo-dedicated special production line. The new MCV plant produces the Volvo 7900 Electric and Electric Artic city buses, as well as the Volvo 8900 Electric for European markets. The new facility is located at MCV’s premises outside Cairo, Egypt. MCV began producing complete Volvo electric buses […]
The next Young Bus Professionals conference will be held in Southampton on Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 October, starting with a behind-the-scenes tour of bus refurbishment centre, Hants & Dorset Trim, on the Wednesday afternoon and followed by dinner with after-dinner speaker Matt Carney, CEO Bus at Go-Ahead Group, giving his insights and observations of […]
National Express has appointed Javier Martinez Prieto as its new managing director. Javier has over 30 years’ experience working at Alsa, Mobico Group’s Spanish transport division, most recently serving as Purchasing and Maintenance Director. He is tasked with driving forward National Express’ strategic growth, strengthening its competitive position. His appointment comes as National Express and […]
Lothian has announced the appointment of Sarah Boyd as its Chief Executive to oversee the further integration of Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams. This follows the decision of City of Edinburgh Council, Lothian’s Majority Shareholder, in 2020 to review the governance structure of its Transport Arms’ Length Organisations (ALEOs) to achieve a more integrated approach […]