Arriva has reported another year of growth in its latest financial results. For the 12 months ended 31 December 2015, the company achieved revenue of €4,834m (2014: €4,491m), a 7.8% rise. Its EBITDA rose 5.4% to €525m (2014: €498m). The operator continued its major investment into its UK Bus fleet, restructuring and re-focussing its management […]
Reading Buses has announced it is to upgrade the hybrid systems in two double deck buses. One vehicle will use Vantage Power’s series-hybrid system, bringing stop-start and selective zero emission running capability. The second vehicle will be converted to Magtec’s plug-in-electric drivetrain with a sub-1000cc on-board Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) engine to extend the range […]
Welsh Transport Minister, Edwina Hart, has also announced nearly £29m funding for transport schemes across Wales. The projects will be aimed at improving safety, creating economic growth and promoting active travel. A total of 38 schemes across 22 local authorities and the development of active travel maps will be funded by £17.6m from the Local […]
Funding of £210,000 has been announced for the establishment of an Independent Traffic Commissioner for Wales. The Welsh Government is currently in discussions with the UK Government to establish the post and this funding would allow that to go ahead if an agreement is reached. Wales is currently covered by the Traffic Commissioner for Wales […]
Transport Minister, Edwina Hart, has published new standards for local bus services across Wales. They are aimed at improving quality, accessibility and information for passengers. The Voluntary Welsh Bus Quality Standard sets out some core requirements bus operators will need to meet in order to receive the Welsh Government’s Bus Services Support Grant. The standard […]
Woburn Abbey and Gardens, West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park and Sabrina Boats (Shrewsbury) are the first to achieve CPT’s new Coach Friendly Visitor Attraction status. The industry standard is designed to recognise and reward tourist attractions that go the extra mile to provide a warm welcome to groups arriving by coach. The status is […]
Road safety charity, Brake is taking bookings for its Fleet Safety Conference 2016 at St John’s Hotel, Solihull, on Thursday 26 May. The conference, sponsored by Aviva Risk Management Solutions, provides an opportunity for fleet professionals to hear from leading experts on key road safety issues, covering topical issues including protecting vulnerable road users, engaging […]
Arriva North East has upgraded its service X75/X76 to MAX standard. This sees the service’s buses fitted with Wi-Fi, leather style seating and ‘the very latest in journey planning technology’. Services X75 and X76 operate up to every 30 minutes between Darlington, Gainford and Barnard Castle. A promotional activity for the revamped service in Darlington […]