MPS have been informed of the importance of investing in roads at an RHA event. More than 200 guests attended the RHA’s Parliamentary Reception at the Palace of Westminster on 21 January. Operators were joined by parliamentarians, trade associations and other key stakeholders as the Association launched its vision for roads investment which it says […]
Worcestershire on Demand bus services in Bromsgrove and surrounding areas and Malvern Hills have been expanded. According to Worcestershire County Council, the on-demand services have been very popular since they launched, with more people taking advantage of the flexibility and low cost of journeys every week. The services enable people to book a bus to […]
Michelin is playing its part in Warrington’s Own Buses’ transition to an all-electric fleet. The public transport operator is in the process of replacing its older vehicles with 105 new zero-emission Volvo BZL Electric buses, all of which are arriving on MICHELIN X InCity EV Z tyres. The X InCity EV Z is designed for […]
Shrewsbury-based Minsterley Motors has added an MCV eVoRa single-decker to its fleet in a rental deal facilitated by Asset Alliance Group. The fleet addition has been made in support of a new business win for the operator. Built using the Volvo B8RLE chassis, the PSVAR-compliant coach has an overall capacity of 84 people with 38 […]
An industry competition testing the skills of bus and coach technicians from across the UK is entering its 13th edition this year. The Institute of Road Transport Engineers’ (IRTE’s) Bus & Coach Skills Challenge returns for 2025. From apprentices to seasoned professionals, the competition welcomes all levels of experience, providing an arena for learning, growth, […]
Following a successful 2024 as the exclusive approved dealer for the Noone Turas range in England and Wales, Jones Coach and Bus Sales has expanded its team. The North Wales-based dealer has added Sales Executive, David Cunliffe. The addition is aimed at supporting the company’s ongoing growth and meeting increasing demand for its mini and midi […]
A partnership between FirstGroup and Palmer Energy Technology has met a new milestone. It sees Palmer Energy Technology announce contract execution for the supply of a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to FirstGroup Energy, the dedicated energy investment arm of FirstGroup. The agreement was concluded in December 2024. Under the terms of the partnership, Palmer […]
Wrightbus says it has had its strongest ever start to a year with almost 200 new buses entering service in the UK and Europe so far this January. Manchester’s Bee Network has been bolstered by 162 ultra-low emission Ultroliner double-deckers, thanks to orders from UK operators including Transport for Greater Manchester, Metroline and Go North […]