VDL Van Hool has confirmed the vehicle line-up in right-hand drive at Euro Bus Expo 2024, and it includes single-deck tourers. Speaking to Bus & Coach Buyer, Erik Olijslagers, Sales Manager for VDL Van Hool, said that the UK and Ireland will be able to buy TDX27 Astromega, TDX21 Altano, the T16 and T17 Astron, […]
The Coach Travel Group announced at Euro Bus Expo that it has ordered 42 Scania Tourings. The Tourings to be delivered to the coach Group are to be PSVAR compliant and are to feature the usual array of safety features available on the model, including automatic emergency braking (AEB), adaptive cruise control, lane keep assistance, […]
If you’re wondering what was at Euro Bus Expo, we can show you! Our ace photographer, David Cole, has snapped images of all 93 vehicles for our fabulous gallery. Just click on the image above to see the whole sequence of images.
Aftercare was Cummins‘ focus at the Euro Bus Expo. In light of cost rises associated with running fleets, Cummins promoted its aftercare services at the show, including its turnkey like-for-like engine replacement service. The engine-specialist highlighted the alternative of replacing engines rather than fleets. According to the company, this approach offers a host of benefits, […]
Alexander Dennis has taken a firm order from Surrey-based Falcon Buses for 13 of its next-generation Enviro200EV single-deckers. It is the first independent operator to order the new model. The order was confirmed at Euro Bus Expo 2024. It follows Falcon Buses’ successful bid in partnership with Surrey County Council for funding from the second […]
With the impending retirement of Steve Peach, founder of Connaught PSV, the distribution of Ferqui products in the UK will pass to EVM in a managed transition, and a stock of spare parts is being introduced at EVM’s Horsham base. EVM already handles Ferqui products in Ireland and the combined UK/Ireland market is expected to […]
Karsan debuted its e-JEST 5.8-metre bus at Euro Bus Expo, announcing that it will be distributed by fast-growing West Sussex-based EVM. The unusual vehicle which is designed for low-capacity, high-frequency services such as DRT, can take as many as 17 people including standees. It sports a BMW motor and 88kWh battery good for 210km range, […]
The Confederation of Passenger Transport has announced that Paul Lynch, Managing Director of Stagecoach London, will continue as CPT’s President until the end of January 2026, with a one-year extension to his current term. CPT has also announced that Duncan Aspinall, Director of Holmeswood Coaches, has been appointed as CPT Vice-President for 2025. Duncan, who […]