DfT has announced £15bn of investment to increase the capacity and condition of the country’s roads. The government is investing in over 100 new road schemes over this parliament and next, 84 of which are brand new. More than 1,300 new lane miles will be added by schemes being delivered over the next parliament on […]
TfL and the Mayor of London has set out plans for a major new investment in bus services to help meet the rising demand of the city’s rapidly growing population. To respond to this growing demand, funding for over 500 extra buses is planned over the course of the business plan, which is expected to […]
Anthony’s Travel have taken delivery of a new Euro6 EVM Avantgarde 19-seater. Based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 516 Cdi, it is powered by a 163bhp common rail direct injection diesel engine coupled to a seven-speed G-Tronic gearbox. Luggage space is accessed via the rear 270 degree hinge doors with a luggage partition to close off […]
Registered care home charity, Lillian Faithful Homes of Cheltenham, has taken delivery of an executive wheelchair friendly minibus based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 516. The vehicle features automatic transmission, 16 leather reclining seats, a full flat floor for wheelchairs, LED lighting, an under floor tail lift, USB sockets, phone chargers, two fridges, saloon air conditioning […]
GKN Plc has become a preferred partner of Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL). The agreement will see the bus manufacturer buy 250 of its leading edge Gyrodrive electric flywheel systems. The vehicles with these systems are set to be introduced across the UK during the next two years. ADL will focus initially on the introduction of […]
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has commemorated the late Keith Elliott, President of the Clifton All Whites Football Club. Keith passed away in February this year after serving the club for 45 years. In tribute, NCT has named one of its Navy Line 48 buses after Keith as part of its Clifton Hero competition. Other nominations […]
Arrangements for next year’s South East Bus Festival at Kent Showground are well underway. The annual event includes a large gathering of old and new buses and coaches, free bus rides around the showground, sales stands and model displays undercover in one of the huge exhibition halls, as well as talks by guest speakers and […]
Chalkwell has announced the creation of a new Twitter account for commuter customers. The introduction of this follows a recent survey into communications and traffic updates. The operator is posting live updates about its commuter services and where customers can provide it with instant feedback. Delays of up to 15 minutes will be sent out […]