First is celebrating the first anniversary of running bus services from Rusholme since the acquisition of Finglands in February 2014. The celebration was marked today with local Rusholme Councillors and Chair of the Transport for Greater Manchester Committee, Councillor Andrew Fender. Since the take over, customer journeys have grown from under 50,000 per week in […]
A recent independent survey revealed nine out of ten customers are satisfied with their local bus service. The survey, carried out by GFK NOP, interviewed over 4,000 Arriva Yorkshire and Arriva North East bus passengers as they travelled throughout the region. The findings show that 94% of Arriva Yorkshire customers and 93% of Arriva North […]
Go-Ahead owned Salisbury Reds is injecting a further investment into services it provides across rural areas of Wiltshire. The operator continued its centenary celebrations by launching six new vehicles in Hindon, two ADL Enviro200s and four Optare Solos. The announcement closely follows the launch of the operator’s new Red 1 fleet. MD of Salisbury Reds, […]
Work is underway on a new £1.9m bus and rail interchange at Cradley Heath. The facility is being paid for through the Better Bus Area Fund, which has provided £10m to improve public transport in Brierley Hill, Merry Hill and Cradley Heath. The West Midlands was the only region to receive the full amount of […]
Pride & Joy Clothing (formally known as Leisurewear Direct) have created a video to give you a behind the scenes look at how your corporate clothing is embroidered. The video shows how you can have any logo added for that personal touch. To find out more visit www.prideandjoyclothing.co.uk
Sustainable travel campaigners, Greener Journeys, claim crucial bus services are at risk as infrastructure funding is devolved to local decision makers without what it describes as appropriate national guidance in place. The organisation is calling on the Government to make a National Statement on Local Bus Infrastructure to guide spending decisions by local decision makers. […]
Entries for the UK Bus Driver of the Year are now being taken. The National Final of the Competition will take place in Blackpool on 6 September. To enter, go to www.ukbdoy.co.uk or contact Competition Secretary, Bill Holmes, at [email protected] or on 01303 251462. A poster can be downloaded from the website to encourage drivers […]
Mercedes-Benz is to launch its new Vito panel van (a popular minibus conversion base) at the CV Show (14 to 16 April at the NEC). It is to be offered in three lengths, three weight variants and with two turbodiesel engines in five power ratings. The BlueEFFICIENCY package is fitted to all rear wheel drive […]