UK Government expects depot-based transport like buses to constitute the bulk of the 2020s hydrogen demand from the mobility sector. This is according to the Government’s UK Hydrogen Strategy, published today. The Strategy sets out the government’s plans to create a thriving hydrogen power network across the UK. In the report, the Government said it […]
Ricardo, the environmental, engineering and strategic consulting company, has received Government funding to create a retrofit hydrogen fuel cell bus. Ricardo secured the UK Government money through the Hydrogen Transport Hub Demonstration competition. The contest is part of the Government’s Tees Valley Hydrogen Hub project, which is seeking to showcase real-world hydrogen transport technology solutions. […]
The Coach Tourism Association‘s Workshop and Networking event set to take place in Liverpool has been postponed – because coach operators say they are too busy to go. The event – originally set for 26 – 28 September – had an enthusiastic response, says the CTA, but almost all of the bookings were from supplier […]
Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) has appointed Chris Gall as its new Group Engineering Director. Joining from Jaguar Land Rover, Chris is tasked with developing the company’s product range in new technologies and new markets. In his new role at ADL, Chris will leverage his experience to continue to develop and execute the company’s strategy and […]
According to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT’s) figures released today, the UK’s new bus and coach market grew by 231.1% in the second quarter of 2021. The upswing follows last year’s near standstill due to the affects of the pandemic. There were 1,086 vehicles registered in the second quarter of 2021. This figure […]
Annual bus and coach display Showbus is to go ahead on its planned date of 26 September. Taking place at the Hertfordshire County Showground, changes have been made for the safety of visitors. While the gates will be open from 8.30am for entrants, only a limited number of pre-booked visitors will be able to access […]
The Managing Director of Adventure Travel in South Wales has criticised the DVLA for significant delays in processing vocational driver licence applications and the ability to book bus driving tests, which has resulted in driver shortages and, on occasions, disrupted services. Adam Keen says trainees face waiting up to three months for provisional vocational licences, […]
Mellor has welcomed the Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, Jim McMahon, to its production facility today. As part of a campaign to ensure that Government is held to account on its promises around zero-emission bus funding, the Shadow Transport Secretary was invited to tour Mellor’s manufacturing facilities and experience its electric Orion-E bus. Labour’s […]