Lloyds Banking Group, National Grid Electricity Transmission and Centrica have been announced as Commercial Partners for ITT Hub. Innovation & Technology in Transport 2020 (ITT Hub 2020) is a new business event for the transport and technology sector. The event will take place at Farnborough International Conference and Exhibition Centre on 13 May 2020. The […]
Lithuanian minibus manufacturer, Altas Auto, has told B&CB it is planning to offer its products in the UK. The news comes after the company won silver in international design competition, A’ Design Award, for its Altas Viator. According to the company, it has already developed a cooperation with what it describes as one of the […]
Enterprise Travel of Darlington has entered the CPT’s CoachMarque scheme. Enterprise is a member of the European Travel Group of companies, which includes existing CoachMarque member Durham City Coaches. It provides a wide variety of coach travel requirements, including local coach charter, home to school transport and extensive operations across Europe. Enterprise brings the number […]
First Glasgow has reached what it describes as an important milestone after investing over £30m in 150 new Alexander Dennis low emission buses in the last six months, with more investment to come. 96 Enviro400 double deckers have been allocated to four busy urban routes, while ten Enviro400 City double-deckers are dedicated to the Glasgow […]
What have been described as the ‘world’s first’ hydrogen double-deckers will be introduced on three London bus routes next year. TfL has ordered 20 Wrightbus hydrogen double-deckers and the requisite fuelling infrastructure, representing an investment of £12m. The environment-friendly vehicles will be introduced on routes 245, 7 and N7, with people travelling to Wembley Stadium, […]
A new pilot scheme in North Wales has been launched to recruit more drivers and increase diversity in the transport sector. The move is part of the Welsh Government’s plan to support the public bus sector in Wales. Business Wales, the Welsh Government’s business support programme, launched the scheme in collaboration with the Welsh Government […]
Concerns have been raised over bus drivers’ access to public toilets in Bristol. Unite the trade union has warned Bristol council that the decision to close the vast majority of public conveniences in the city is denying workers access to toilets and has forced some to quit their jobs. Unite regional officer Malcolm Green recently […]
Reading’s Horseman Coaches has won the UK Coach Operator of the Year title at the UK Coach Awards. Director, James Horseman, said: “I was quite surprised for us to be awarded, especially when you’re up against the likes of National Express, Shearings and Turners. Obviously, it’s wonderful to receive recognition for the hard work you’ve […]