The trolleybus based New Generation Transport (NGT) project in Leeds has been refused by the DfT. The Secretary of State has decided not to make the required Order under the Transport and Works Act 1992 and not to give the planning direction. The Secretary accepts the project would be likely to address to some extent […]
Bridgwater, Somerset based WebberBus has ceased operating. Somerset County Council was made aware of the cessation of operations on 12 May 2016. In a statement, the Council said it responded immediately to the situation, arranging for other operators to take on the company’s routes where possible. All services taking students to schools and colleges were […]
London’s proposed Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) could be expanded if the Mayor of London’s plans come to fruition. Sadiq Khan has announced he will launch a formal policy consultation in a matter of weeks on a package of measures to tackle air pollution in London. These include extending the ULEZ to the North and […]
Over 400 people, including customers past and present, attended a celebratory event at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground, to mark Woods Travel’s 45th anniversary. The grand open day offered visitors a chance to view the history of the family run, Bognor Regis based coach operator, with an exhibition held within a marquee. Guests also enjoyed a […]
Clarkes of London has invested £2.5m in 12 Euro6 Irizar i6 Integral coaches. This investment has been made ahead of normal fleet replacements to ensure the operator can meet the Euro6 Ultra Low Emission Zone regulations significantly ahead of time. The investment is a repeat order for Irizar UK following the previous 12 Irizar i6 […]
Mellor Coachcraft is working in conjunction with Minibus Options to fulfil the accessible coachbuilt vehicle orders generated from the DfT minibus replacement scheme. Mellor’s range is suited to community transports groups, with many of its products featuring ultra flat, full length low floors and wide aperture wheelchair accessible entrances. The vehicles are equipped with optional […]
Five ADL Enviro400 MMC hybrids, the first of 74 to be delivered into London, have been delivered to Go-Ahead London’s fleet. The rest will be delivered progressively between now and the end of the year. They will operate out of Camberwell Bus Garage on Route 35 (Brixton) and Route 40 (between Aldgate and Dulwich Library). […]
The Upper Tribunal has quashed a decision by the Senior Traffic Commissioner to revoke the operator’s licence of Oakwood Travel, a local bus operator in Blackpool that trades under the name Catch22Bus. The decision is effective from 15 April. The move follows the intervention of the Government Legal Team, acting on behalf of the Secretary […]