Driving tests are now only allowed to be taken in English and Welsh in a bid to improve safety and clamp down on fraud. Theory tests have previously been available with voiceovers in 19 foreign languages and candidates could use an interpreter on both the theory and practical driving tests. The change was introduced after […]
Singapore transport operator, SMRT Corporation, has signed a contract with Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) for the supply of 201 Enviro500 double deckers. The deal is understood to be worth £50m. The contract is part of a major initiative by SMRT to upgrade its fleet and will result in the introduction of new generation ADL deckers, […]
John Gould, Managing Director of Stagecoach in South Wales, said: “We have warned the Welsh Government for months that these misguided cuts would impact severely on people who rely on the bus and on bus workers. They have not listened and now sadly local people will feel the effects of their decisions. Ministers’ actions are […]
Berkshire based Stewarts Coaches has acquired Woods Coaches of Leicester for an undisclosed sum. Stewarts is to retain the Woods Coaches name and existing management team. Following the acquisition, the Stewarts Group now operates a fleet of over 60 vehicles, from 16 seat minibuses and full size touring coaches to buses and team coaches. Of […]
As well as refreshment opportunities there will be a variety of stands selling items such as models and books. Regular bus drives around Hastings will be run using a variety of modern and heritage vehicles and in excess of 35 buses and coaches will be on display Parking will be available and an adult entry […]
Northern Ireland’s Ulsterbus has ordered 37 Optares, including ten 11.7m Versas and 27 9.2m Solo SRs, all fitted with Mercedes-Benz engines coupled with Allison T260 gearboxes. All vehicles in the £4.9m deal will meet Euro6 standards. The Versa deliveries will commence in August 2014 with the Solos to follow in September 2014. They will be […]
Northern Irish transport operator, Translink, has ordered 42 Wrightbus bodied Volvo B5TL double deckers. They are for use on its Metro Services operating in the Belfast area. The vehicles are expected to provide reduced maintenance costs and dramatically lower emissions. Translink General Manager, Bus Services, Ciaran Doherty, said, ‘We’re pleased to place the order for […]
From 16 May 2014, Pennine Motor Services will no longer trade as a bus company. According to a letter from the company’s Secretary, Maurice Simpson, published in a local newspaper, the closure was partly due to North Yorkshire County Council’s 20% reduction in concessionary travel payments. A further factor cited was competition on Pennine’s main […]