The Coach Tourism Association has broadly welcomed the ‘roadmap’ from which it is hoped the UK will emerge from lockdown. Commenting on the government’s announcement on its Roadmap, CTA chair Robert Shaw said: “The prime minister’s announcement yesterday on a Roadmap out of Covid-19 lockdown for England is very welcome. While there are still a […]
Electric vehicle developer, Arrival, is to begin trials of its zero-emission bus with First. The trials, which will see Arrival buses navigating existing First Bus routes in the UK, are due to begin this autumn. Arrival unveiled its electric bus last June. It is designed to reduce operating costs for operators, which the company envisions […]
CEO of inbound tourism trade body UKinbound, Joss Croft, says she is pleased the Government has included international inbound tourism in its plans to ease lockdown restrictions. Regarding the Prime Minister’s roadmap out of lockdown, Joss said: “We’re really pleased that the Prime Minister has listened to the industry and has included international inbound tourism […]
Responding to the Prime Minister’s roadmap to removing lockdown restrictions, transport and travel union TSSA asks what support will be given to both industries while Covid restrictions remain in place. Manuel Cortes, TSSA General Secretary, said: “While there is light at the end of the tunnel, the Prime Minister today left many industries with ongoing […]
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has responded to the Prime Minister’s announcement on the roadmap out of lockdown restrictions. On the topic of bus, Chief Executive of the CPT, Graham Vidler, said: “Bus services will be vital in helping people get back to school, work and in time to meet family and friends. “Throughout […]
Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) and BYD UK are introducing a shorter version of the partnership’s BYD ADL Enviro400EV double-decker. With its more compact wheelbase, the 10.3m long model is designed to increase manoeuvrability when navigating congested roads and tight corners. The partnership launched the double deck BYD ADL Enviro400EV in 2019, enabling the electrification of […]
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) has announced that Hong Kong’s largest bus operator The Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Ltd (KMB) has ordered 56 Enviro500 three-axle double deck buses. The new buses are scheduled to be delivered in the second half of 2021. KMB is the largest franchised bus operator in Hong Kong with a fleet […]
EPM Bus Solutions has, with the support of Literacy Capital, completed the acquisition of one of the UKs leading passenger transport software businesses, Omnibus. The strategic acquisition sees EPM further strengthen its capability in providing high-quality software solutions across the bus operator and transport authority markets, focussed on improving operational and commercial performance. Founded in […]