RATP Dev UK is to rename its Epsom Coaches business to Quality Line, previously the trading name of the bus division of Epsom Coaches. From 25 June 2017, it will be brought under direct management of RATP Dev London. With this change, all of RATP Dev UK’s London bus operations (through its three subsidiaries London […]
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has proposed expansions to the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) whilst confirming that the ULEZ in central London will come into effect from 8 April 2019, covering the existing congestion charge zone. Petrol vehicles that don’t meet Euro4 standards and diesel vehicles that do not meet Euro6 standards will have […]
Bus Users UK is now officially registered as an approved Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Body for bus and coach passengers. ADR protects the rights of the consumer and provides a quicker and cheaper alternative to the court system when a consumer is unable to resolve a dispute directly with a retailer or service provider. The […]
Ensignbus has taken delivery of the first 10.8m BCI double deckers to enter the UK. They are, at the time of writing, waiting to be certified. It has received ten for its own operations, one for an existing order and another demonstrator. The operator/dealer is the supplier of these Australian buses. According to Ensignbus Operations […]
Mercedes-Benz has released a sketch of the new look Tourismo. You can read more about this updated model in Stuart’s upcoming report.
Chinese electric bus manufacturer, BYD, and Spanish bus builder, Unvi, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deliver a solution for electric open top sightseeing buses. BYD will supply the batteries, chassis and related systems whilst Unvi will build the open top bodywork. The MOU was signed by MD of BYD Europe, Isbrand Ho […]
West Coast Motors’ acquisition of First Borders operations has triggered an investment of £3,500,000. The money is being spent on 30 new vehicles, customer real time information and ticketing systems. The new vehicles include ADL and Optare single deckers and ADL double deckers, some of which have already entered service. Borders Buses Ltd, a wholly […]
A new Government supported Transport Knowledge Hub has been launched. The free online tool equips Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), local authorities and other local decision makers with the tools and expertise to make ‘cost effective, impactful decisions’ for local transport. Funded jointly by Greener Journeys and the DfT, it has been designed to offer best […]