Birmingham-based Thandi Red has received the first of two Volvo B8R MCV eVoTors. With a growing emphasis on the coach sector, the latest addition is dedicated to the company’s cyclical route through England, Scotland and Ireland. The coach joins the fleet of 30 vehicles at its Smethwick depot, consisting of a mix of buses and […]
A new mentoring platform from the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) has been launched in support of the next generation of engineers. The platform connects SOE members with experienced mentors from diverse engineering fields, including road transport, providing an opportunity for knowledge-sharing and career development. Ahead of its launch, over 90 engineering experts registered their […]
Tower Transit’s Jersey operation, Liberty Bus, is to trial Alexander Dennis’ next generation Enviro400EV. The Enviro400EV is being trialled over the next couple of weeks to evaluate the feasibility of running electric vehicles on route 15 from the island’s airport to St Helier. LibertyBus currently operates 11 double deckers, six of these being Alexander Dennis […]
Wrightbus-built electric buses have powered nearly four million journeys, covering over 1.3 million miles, since rolling out across Portsmouth, Gosport and Fareham in Hampshire. Since their launch in March this year, the 62 buses, which replaced 43% of First Solent’s diesel fleet, have saved the equivalent of approximately 2,427 tonnes of WTW (Well to Wheel) […]
Women now make up 50% of Pelican Bus + Coach’s senior management team. The Yutong supplier says this achievement positions Pelican as a leader in promoting gender diversity within the transport sector and demonstrates its commitment to building a more inclusive workforce. Ian Downie, Head of Yutong UK, said: “The transport industry has long been […]
Arriva Merseyside has pledged to work with a community group to improve bus services in the area. Representatives from Arriva attended an event organised by Liverpool Citizens, part of the Citizens UK scheme. A number of issues were discussed in the founding assembly, including bus services. “We pledge that we will work with Liverpool Citizens […]
Alexander Dennis has supplied an Enviro400 double-decker to Wheelers Travel. The new Enviro400 is equipped to handle increasing passenger numbers for the operator. A long wheelbase and short overhangs maximise the room available for comfortable seating, with 85 high-backed seats provided, all of them fitted with seatbelts. Annabelle Wheeler, Sales Executive at Wheelers Travel, said: […]
National Express is offering 10,000 free child places on its services in the run up to Christmas. From 11 December 2024 to 6 January 2025, children and young people aged 15 and under can travel for free with a fare-paying adult on National Express coaches. Tickets are available on its website by using a promo […]