The operator spends most of August testing the latest bus technology in its pursuit of operating cleaner and more fuel efficient vehicles. Wrightbus, ADL and Optare have been putting their latest products through the company’s comprehensive testing programme at the test ground. The annual event was launched in 2012 and quickly triggered a development race […]
The front has fresh, CAD designed mouldings intended to complement the T6 styling, along with new interior mouldings that are intended to modernise the driver and passenger areas. Like its predecessor it has 15 seats and can carry up to four wheelchairs without need for a passenger lift. Wheelchairs can be loaded through the front […]
A multi-operator bus ticket for Dundee is to be delivered by a partnership involving Xplore Dundee, Stagecoach, Moffat & Williamson and Dundee City Council. It will allow people to travel across the city and its surrounding area using three different bus companies but just one ticket. The ABC (Any Bus Company) products will be available […]
In the second quarter of 2016, the UK bus and coach market ‘enjoyed healthy growth’, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). New bus and coach registrations rose 26.9% to 2,486 in the quarter, leading to a year to date figure of 4,445, up 6.5%. The trade organisation said […]
Bus and Coach Buyer’s very own Sales Director, Sallyanne Davis, is braving the shave in support of Macmillan. She will be having her head shaved on 1 September and she aims to raise at least £1000 for the charity. She said, ‘I wanted to raise money for a cause that is close to everyone’s heart. […]
Stagecoach East Scotland has launched a new coach link between Fife and Glasgow Airport. Route X24 has been extended to operate hourly between St Andrews, Cupar, Glenrothes, Halbeath Park & Ride, Dunfermline, Kincardine, Glasgow city centre, Braehead Shopping Centre and Glasgow Airport. The route is operated by Volvo B12B coaches, which feature air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi […]
Government transport funding in Lincoln is set to deliver a new bus station and 1,000 space car park. The £29m scheme is expected to help improve city centre journeys for people living, working or visiting the town and deliver a boost to the economy. It is estimated to create up to 200 jobs and deliver […]
‘A Labour government led by me will rebuild and expand the bus network’, Jeremy Corbyn has Tweeted. The Labour leader claims extending public control over the bus network will release £340m of resources per year. He also believes it will allow bus services to be extended, improving rural and more socially useful routes. A comment […]