Blackpool Transport has rolled out the new Ticketer Handheld devices across its light tram fleet. It follows a successful deployment of Ticketer Electronic Ticket Machines (ETMs) on its buses. The Ticketer teams have worked in close collaboration with Blackpool Transport to deploy a product that is suitable for its specific use case and operational needs. […]
FirstGroup is evaluating a takeover offer from a private equity firm. The offer was unsolicited and came from I Squared Capital Advisors (UK) LLP, an independent global infrastructure investment manager. The potential deal could be for as much as £1.2bn. The potential buyer is offering to pay 118p per share and a contingent right to […]
A new £40 million competition to kick-start commercial self-driving services, including buses, has been launched by the DfT. The ‘Commercialising Connected and Automated Mobility’ competition will provide grants to help roll out commercial use self-driving vehicles across the UK from 2025. The competition is intended to help bring together companies and investors so that sustainable […]
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has told the Government that any phase-out date for the sale of non-zero emission buses and coaches need to recognise the unique challenges of each sector. CPT’s statement comes as the consultation on dates to end the sale of non-zero emission buses and coaches closed last week. Responding to […]
As a precautionary measure, Switch Mobility has requested its electric Metrodeckers are taken out of service while checks are made following the recent fire at Potters Bar Bus Garage. The blaze at the Bus Garage on Sunday 22 May 2022 saw six buses burn, two of which were described as ‘hybrid buses’ by Hertfordshire Fire […]
Rotala has been granted permission to appeal on certain aspects of Manchester’s bus franchising case. In March 2021, the company made a claim to the High Court of Manchester to judicially review a number of aspects of the consultation process carried out by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (‘GMCA’) which led to the decision of […]
This week (23 May to 29 May) is Scottish Bus Week. The event provides an opportunity to celebrate bus and the role it can play as a solution to various challenges in society and for the planet. It is also intended as a chance to show gratitude to those working in the bus industry. An […]
Six buses have caught fire at Potters Bar Bus Garage, operated by ComfortDelGro-owned Metroline. Vehicles damaged by fire at the scene include two electric hybrid buses and four diesel buses. Firefighters were called to reports of a significant fire at the Garage at around 2.30pm on Sunday (22 May 2022). Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service […]