The Department for Transport has launched a consultation to find ideas to knock down the barriers and develop opportunities and skills across the transport sector. The consultation (https://tinyurl.com/yb9kamex) sets out five pillars that form the basis for the work the Department for Transport (DfT) wants to carry out in collaboration with external partners, including the […]
Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) has welcomed UK Government Minister for Scotland, Iain Stewart, on a visit to the planned Falkirk Investment Zone. ADL is among the investment zone’s industry partners with a project for a zero-emission bus technology centre of excellence. As part of the Falkirk Growth Deal, Heads of Terms for which were signed […]
Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) has become the first bus manufacturer to become a corporate member of Women in Transport. ADL will champion Diversity & Inclusion in the bus industry through sponsorship of this working group, while providing networking and professional development opportunities for team members. Women in Transport is a not-for-profit that empowers women to […]
Construction of Dover Fastrack, Kent’s first zero-emission bus service connecting Whitfield with Dover town centre and Dover Priory railway station is to start this month. Colas UK Projects has been awarded the construction contract to by Kent County Council (KCC). Construction of the rapid bus transit system includes a new bus, cycle and pedestrian-only bridge […]
The Go-Ahead Group is seeking to recruit 180 staff at its Go-Ahead Ireland bus business, bringing its total workforce in Ireland to close to 800 people including bus drivers, engineers, administration, supervisory and business support functions. Go-Ahead Ireland was appointed by the National Transport Authority in 2018, and currently operates 25 Outer Dublin Metropolitan Area […]
Newark-based Travel Wright is to close in early April. The operator made the announcement on its Facebook page and website. The management team of David, Paula and Colin Wright are looking to retire. According to the post announcing the news, they say they have been seeking a buyer for the business to allow it to […]
Diamond Bus, a subsidiary of Rotala, is to acquire the bus business and some assets from Claribel Coaches. The transaction is expected to be concluded on 24 April 2022, after which all staff involved in operating the bus services and 18 associated vehicles will transfer to Diamond Bus. A statement from Rotala said: “The current Directors […]
Oxford Bus Company has renewed its commitment to paying the Oxford Living Wage of £10.31 an hour. The Go-Ahead-owned company has been accredited as an Oxford Living Wage Employer by Oxford City Council for the third year running. The Oxford Living Wage is a minimum hourly rate of pay that promotes liveable earnings for all […]