‘On the Yorkshire Buses’ date change
Anyone tuning in to Channel 5 to see ‘On the Yorkshire Buses’ on 7 July, the date we originally reported, may be disappointed. The channel has rearranged the TV show to air on 11 July at 20.00.
Anyone tuning in to Channel 5 to see ‘On the Yorkshire Buses’ on 7 July, the date we originally reported, may be disappointed. The channel has rearranged the TV show to air on 11 July at 20.00.
TfL require a supplier to refurbish a number of original Routemaster buses which will continue to operate in London and also to facilitate the sale of a number of additional original Routemaster buses no longer required for service. Any interested party is asked to express an interest in this requirement by emailing Terry Davis [email protected] […]
FirstGroup aims to increase its graduate intake by around 65%. In September 2014, 23 graduates will begin working for First in the UK across its Bus, Rail and Group functions. Its graduate scheme this year attracted a record 1,023 applications. The operator’s graduates undertake a workplace training schedule over two years at various locations across […]
Since the launch of the Sheffield Bus Partnership 18 months ago, overall passenger numbers for journeys have grown by 740,000 (0.9%). Fare paying passengers have risen by nearly 10%, an increase of 4.65m, although ENCTS passengers dropped by 9.6% (2.55m) and child travel by 12.4% (1.35m). Records also show continued improvements in punctuality and reliability, […]
According to market research company, IDTechEx, supercapacitors are improving faster than lithium-ion batteries in most respects. A gradual increase in the supercapacitor component and decrease of the battery component is a real prospect according to the company, which forecasts that the global market value for supercapacitors will be $6.5bn (£3.8bn) by 2024. Commenting on supercapacitors, […]
trentbarton is to retrofit AVID eFan Micro Hybrid Systems to its existing bus fleet. Initially the program will concentrate on the company’s Optare Versas on the my15 route between Ilkeston, Long Eaton and Sawley, followed by Volvo B7RLEs on the Mickleover in Derby. A further roll out will see other models being converted. The move […]
A new £2m bus station for Radcliffe has been made possible thanks to a funding partnership between council and transport leaders. Bury Council’s cabinet has agreed to provide £1m for the project, which has been matched by £1m from the DfT. The development is part of a package of regeneration schemes for the town. Transport […]
Minis to Midis has the last new Turas 800 for sale by kind permission of Brian Noone Ltd. The 8m variant has previously been offered in Ireland to VIP specification, but the short wheelbase Euro5 Mercedes-Benz 813 with manual gearbox is in build for the Doncaster based dealer as a 25-seater. The model will feature […]