The Transport Select Committee has recently examined the Driver CPC qualification. Its report into the subject said several witnesses doubted the Driver CPC was delivering the benefits expected of it. For instance, Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain, Beverley Bell, told the Committee that the quality of training of a ‘small percentage’ of companies was […]
In addition to the all new Mercedes-Benz based Turas 900 33-seater coach, Brian Noone Ltd has confirmed that a new 27 seat coach will also be revealed at Euro Bus Expo in November. The Iveco based Turas 700 will be exhibited in full coach specification with air conditioning, double glazing and large luggage capacity as […]
The agreement with TMB includes the transfer and purchase of these two units after the trial period has finished. Irizar’s i2e is the first urban bus the manufacturer has fully developed with its own technology. According to the manufacturer, five hours of charging guarantees between 14 and 16 hours of driving in dense urban and […]
The Board will rule on whether the correct process has been followed in developing the bus contracts scheme and if the plans pass five key public interest tests. The north east is the first part of the country to reach this stage in developing a Quality Contract Scheme under legislation introduced in 2000. The new […]
Steven Norris has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Optare with immediate effect, taking on the role of Deputy Chairman of the Board. He is to assist the manufacturer in working with the UK bus industry to achieve greener bus travel and improved air quality in the UK. Steven started his career in […]
Organisers of next autumn’s Coach and Bus Live 2015 trade show have announced an ‘unprecedented demand’ for stands, with 50% of space already taken. Companies such as Irizar, Volvo, Wrights Group, Arriva Bus and Coach, Moseley and Pelican Engineering amongst others have already secured their stands. The show runs between 30 September and 1 October […]
People 1st’s latest research insight report suggests the number of older workers in the bus and coach industry is disproportionally high in comparison to the wider economy. It found 58% of employees are aged 50 or over. The report also reveals an opposite trend with regards to young workers with only 7% of the sector’s […]
First has invested £3.5m in 18 new ADL Enviro400s for Leeds service 49 between Bramley and Monkswood Gate via Eastgate and St. James’ Hospital. They have more legroom than their predecessors, leather seats and free wi-fi. Rachel Reeves MP for Leeds West attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the buses at Bramley. First’s Business Manager […]