Independent research has suggested Translink continues to deliver reliable services for passengers. Bus reliability is also on target and buses are departing on time. However, passengers expressed dissatisfaction with punctuality, particularly on Belfast’s Metro services. Journeys were particularly slow as Christmas shopping started. The operator is looking at ways to improve punctuality and is working […]
First Leicester has unveiled a brand new look for its buses. The rebranding follows a £5.9m investment in December 2013, which saw 35 newer buses introduced to its fleet. The artwork on the vehicles aims to connect the cultural and historical roots of the city with the people and places of Leicester as it is […]
Optare has received an order for 13 Versa hybrid buses and three Versa electric buses at a total value of £3.5m from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). The order was partially funded by round four of the Government’s Green Bus Fund. The vehicles are expected to be delivered in July. The three Versa electrics will […]
DfT has published a document outlining the framework of how Better Bus Areas (BBAs) should be monitored and evaluated. Behind the development of this framework are three principles: adopting a light-touch resource efficient approach to monitoring; collaborative working across local authorities, government departments, academics and other organisations; and developing the evidence base to inform future […]
Bus and coach registrations fell only 0.2% in March to 1,032 units, leading to a rolling year figure of 7,640, down 0.7%. SMMT Chief Executive, Mike Hawes, said, ‘The bus and coach market held firm in March with 1,032 registrations, a performance on par with 2013 levels. Considering the slow start to the year, it […]
Following representation from CPT UK, DVSA has confirmed that changes are to be made to the interpretation of the Driver CPC for new drivers entering the industry. The changes come in to immediate effect and confirm that those wishing to become bus and coach drivers will have to pass all four modules of the Driver […]
Beverley Bell, the Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain, has published a further consultation on her proposed statutory guidance and statutory directions for local bus services. The document, which has been revised following a 12 week consultation last year, sets out what traffic commissioners should expect from operators who run registered bus routes and the […]
Devizes in Wiltshire has been awarded CPT’s Coach Friendly status, the 20th location in the UK to now hold the title. Having received a bid for the status from Devizes Tourism Partnership earlier in the year, CPT executives John Burch and Cathy Summers visited the historic market town to review the application and subsequently award […]