Arriva has introduced a fleet of 21 Wrightbus StreetLites onto the two high-frequency Fastrack services that link Gravesend, Bluewater and Dartford. Representing an investment of £3.5m, they were launched in partnership with Kent County Council (KCC), Dartford and Gravesham Borough Councils and Prologis. They have a new Fastrack livery and offer customers free Wi-Fi, three-pin […]
Transdev Blazefield’s MD, Alex Hornby, has now become the company’s new Chief Executive. Alex, who joined the company in February, will replace Martin Gilbert who has held the position for the past seven years. Martin will move to a role of Non-Executive Chairman, where he will continue to provide support to Blazefield and the wider […]
Mike Sutcliffe MBE has come to an agreement which will see three of his restored Leyland vintage buses acquired by London Transport Museum over a period of three years. This will assure the long term future of the buses, a 1908 London Central X2 double decker; a 1914 ‘Torpedo’ charabanc and the Chocolate Express LB5 […]
Reading Buses is handing out ice lollies as part of its ‘Cool Fares for Summer’ campaign. As well as giving away the refreshing treats, the company will also be making customers aware of its summer fares. The headline offer is its simplyReading group ticket, which allows up to four people to travel together all day […]
TfL expects to generate at least £300m for reinvestment in transport over eight years thanks to a deal with JCDecaux, which sees the transport authority sell advertising space across 4,900 of its bus shelters. The contract is part of TfL’s wider commercial approach to generate £3.4bn in non-fare revenue over the next decade. The contract […]
First and Abus are to begin operating a new network of buses between Nailsea and Bristol on 23 August. The new services follow an investment by North Somerset Council using the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF). A consultation with local residents was held in February and then local bus operators were invited to submit their […]
CPT has been aiding the industry during the difficulties caused by disruptions to cross channel services due to the Calais strikes. A CPT spokesperson said, ‘CPT has continued to work closely with the DfT and the port user group at Dover during the recent troubles and disruption at Dover and Calais due to increased migrant […]
Rotala is eying further acquisitions despite posting a decline in revenues in its latest financial report. The Birmingham based business achieved revenue of £24.6m in the six months to 31 May 2015 (H1 2014: £26.0m). Revenues from its contracted services fell overall by 19% compared to the first half of 2014 to £8.1m (2014: £10.01m). […]