Industry leaders have expressed concern over announcements of a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in Glasgow. One of the most vocal was McGill’s MD, Ralph Roberts, who was reported in the press that he would be prepared to launch legal action if Glasgow council goes ahead with these plans. He believes the scheme singles out […]
Stagecoach East Scotland has introduced six new Plaxton Elites for use on its Express services across its region. Four of the new vehicles will operate on the newest route in the Express network, the X24, which links Fife and Glasgow Airport. This route was extended in August last year to operate hourly between St […]
Mellor Coachcraft has signed a distributorship agreement with E-Bus, which sees the manufacturer move into the markets of the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. E-Bus will be providing all sales, after-sales, service and spare parts for Mellor customers within these three countries. Following similar deals covering Scandinavia, Germany and Austria, the latest agreement gives E-Bus […]
Those visiting Coach and Bus UK 2017 at Birmingham’s NEC on 4 and 5 October will have the opportunity to see Dipetane. Exhibiting on stand A4, the company will be providing information on its a fuel treatment technology, designed to enhance the combustion process by burning more carbon. This should result in more fuel efficiency, […]
Mayor of Greater Manchester launches trial of Volvo’s all electric bus on Metroshuttle 2 Friday was a busy day in transport for Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham. Alongside railway matters and launching his public consultation on congestion in the region, “The Greater Manchester Congestion Conversation”, he joined Volvo, TfGM, ABB and First Manchester to […]
Optare has secured its biggest ever Australasian export order. It has signed a NZ$40m (£21m) deal to supply 114 buses to Tranzit Group, one of New Zealand’s largest public transport operators. The agreement will see the manufacturer provide 114 Metrocity buses to the New Zealand capital, Wellington, and the surrounding region. The first of these […]
Mercedes-Benz has revealed a sketch of the new Sprinter. The market launch of this new vehicle is scheduled to commence in Europe in the first half of 2018. New features include driving assistance systems and connectivity services in combination with new telematics. The company said the updated Sprinter can be “even more precisely adapted to […]
St Austell based Hamilton’s Coach Holidays has ceased trading. It was reported in local media that Brexit, terrorism and his recent divorce, as well as competition from cruise companies, were factors in owner, David Hamilton’s decision to close the operation. A statement issued by David said: “It is with great sadness and deep regret that […]