Nottinghamshire-based Magpie Brewery has launched a new beer named after a trentbarton initiative to help drinkers avoid the temptation of driving home. As part of the bus firm’s Nightbus campaign the customers can use a £5 zigzag day ticket until 4.00am in the morning until end of April. Zigzag group tickets can also be used […]
West Midlands transport authority Centro has formed a Youth Forum to get views on bus, train and tram services and how they could be improved for younger users. The 29-strong team will help shape the future of public transport by meeting regularly with Centro staff to contribute directly to discussions on forthcoming transport policies. Members […]
Stagecoach has launched a new campaign in Sheffield celebrating its commitment to its customers. Called Stagecoach Cares, it will see 52 marketing messages displayed on buses explaining why passengers choose to travel with the operator. The reasons focus on investment in vehicles and staff, community activities and customer service. MD, Stagecoach Yorkshire, Paul Lynch, said, […]
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 […]