October 2017’s introduction of the roll over standard ECE R66.02 has incentivised MAN to update their Lion’s Coach. It will be officially launched at Busworld 2017 in Kortrijk. The manufacturer said that what has emerged is ‘much more than just a stiffening of the body shell’, with changes to its drive train and general design. […]
A survey on coaches in Manchester has been launched. Marketing Manchester is working with Manchester Metropolitan University Post Graduate Tourism students to better understand the volume, value and characteristics of the coach market to Manchester city centre. The information is to be used to gain a better understanding to inform transport strategy plans and policies. […]
Stagecoach has confirmed that its megabusgold.com overnight sleepercoach services between Scotland and London will cease to operate from 21 May 2017. A statement on the operator’s website said, ‘The services – which launched in 2013 – represented an innovative and new travel product and have helped provide a value for money long distance transport option […]
Scottish Transport Minister, Humza Yousaf, has announced a further £3m for the Scottish Green Bus Fund. Bus operators, local authorities and Regional Transport Partnership’s across Scotland can apply for funding towards the purchase of low carbon emission buses. The scheme is now in its seventh year and aims to help support the introduction of new […]
Arriva North West and Wales has ordered nine Mellor Stratas. The buses are due for delivery in June 2017 and are set to be deployed on several local service routes around Macclesfield and Winsford in Cheshire. The vehicles are built on the low floor Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis with each having a passenger capacity of 22, […]
Ulsterbus has received eight Optare Versas for use in the Craigavon area. Representing an investment of around £1.2m, they will operate on the high frequency route between Lurgan and Portadown. They feature high specification seats, double wheelchair/buggy spaces and CCTV systems. Additional features include USB charging points and exterior cantrail LED lighting. They are all […]
Arriva in the North West has called for a cut in congestion. The call comes after achieving a 92% satisfaction rating for its services in Transport Focus’s latest Bus Passenger Survey (see B&CB 1423, 31 March 17). In light of the positive result, Arriva remains determined that more can be done to reverse the historic […]
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has grown substantially both in terms of membership numbers and geographical reach, according to its 2016 Annual Review. The review, which can be found on the FORS website, highlights the progress of the scheme during 2016, including an overall membership increase of 22%, with many current members also working […]