Traffic Commissioner, Kevin Rooney, has given a decision on Abus. He said the Bristol operator’s licence will be suspended from 11:59pm on 31 January 2019 unless the way the business is run is changed. Provided the operator is working positively towards restructuring operations to be fully compliant with the law, the suspension date can be varied […]
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) has unveiled its new 100-seat Enviro400XLB tri-axle double-decker. The bus was developed in close collaboration with Lothian and Volvo. 42 of the Falkirk-manufactured buses are set to enter service in Edinburgh from January onwards. The 13.4m Enviro400XLB offers 100 seats and is able to carry up to 131 passengers in total. […]
Blue Bus Innovations has become what is thought to be the first company in the UK to operate compressed natural gas-powered (CNG) minibuses. The Luton-based start-up has ordered three IVECO Daily Line Hi-Matic vehicles powered by CNG. The trio of 16-seater alternative-fuel vehicles is in addition to three 19-seater Daily Tourys minibuses. The CNG vehicles […]
Centurion Travel of Midsomer Norton, Somerset is a new Parts and Service Dealer for Irizar (UK) in the south west. The joint-venture dealership is located near Bristol and Bath. Centurian Travel MD, Martin Spiller, said: “Centurion Travel has successfully operated and maintained Irizar Integral coaches in its own fleet for some years and is now […]
Volvo made a big reveal at Euro Bus Expo, displaying a B11R 4×2 chassis equipped with MCV 12.65m long stainless steel coachwork. Retailing at £215,000, the as yet unnamed coach is 3.65m high and 2.55m wide with a 13,300kg ULW. The first eight examples have been ordered by Golden Tours, already an enthusiastic MCV customer, […]
CPT plans to remain in London for the time being, according to a consultation document outlining proposed changes. The announcement follows some speculation over the future shape of the CPT in recent weeks after it was learnt it is discussing a restructuring of the organisation. CPT’s head office is to stay put in its current […]
A second round of funding to help Scottish buses and coaches comply with Low Emission Zones has been announced. In 2017/18 the Bus Emissions Abatement Retrofit (BEAR) Phase 1 scheme awarded funding for 47 buses to be converted to Euro VI in Air Quality Management Areas. Additional funding of £7.89m has now been allocated to […]
From 1 February 2019, Arriva Bus and Coach in Cleckheaton is to be the only UK supplier of the Van Hool range of coaches. The Belgian manufacturer has concluded an exclusive distributorship agreement with the dealer. The company will be responsible for the marketing and sales of the entire range of Van Hool coaches, including […]