Mercedes-Benz has marked the 20 year anniversary of the launch of its Turkish built Tourismo touring coach. Since the vehicle’s release, over 21,000 units have rolled off the production line. Originally built as a high-decker in just one length, the current generation of Tourismo coaches spans a wide range of models. The Tourismo’s formula for […]
Four of Liverpool’s bus lanes have come back into operation following a review. The city’s 26 lanes were suspended in October 2013 to monitor and analyse their effect on traffic flow. As a result of a review by traffic consultants Mott McDonald, it has been decided to remove permanently all the lanes with the exception […]
West Midland political leaders have agreed to commission a ten year transport plan to help ‘unlock the region’s full economic potential’. The ten year strategic transport plan to help meet the level of economic growth required was agreed by leaders of the seven West Midlands metropolitan authorities and the three Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), which […]
People using the First operated Elland Road Park & Ride bus service into Leeds city centre can now extend their journeys, free of charge, on the Leeds City Bus, which is also operated by First. Tickets on the latter service normally cost 50p per journey. The number of cars parking at Elland Road Park & […]
Stagecoach Group owned megabus.com is offering 20,000 free seats on its services in the UK and mainland Europe between 12 January 2015 and 12 February 2015. The free seats are available for travel from Monday -Thursday each week during the promotional period and can be booked by visiting its website (www.megabus.com). The midweek tickets will […]
The industry event at the forefront of the interface with customers, Transport Ticketing and Passenger Information, is to return in 2015. Taking place at The Lancaster, London, from 27 to 29 January, the conference and awards ceremony explores the latest developments and issues in transport ticketing and passenger information systems. It sees the return of […]
Atkins and The TAS Partnership Ltd have been commissioned by the DfT to produce best practice guidance on bus partnerships, covering England (outside London). The action was in response to requests from local authorities and bus operators for improved and updated guidance. The guidance will set out the components of strong bus partnerships, both voluntary […]
Driven by the pound strengthening against the Euro, the financial criteria to be demonstrated when applying for bus and coach operators’ licenses will reduce from 1 December 2014. The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has confirmed that standard national and international licence applicants will be required to demonstrate £7,000 (previously £7,400) for the first vehicle […]