People 1st’s latest research insight report suggests the number of older workers in the bus and coach industry is disproportionally high in comparison to the wider economy. It found 58% of employees are aged 50 or over. The report also reveals an opposite trend with regards to young workers with only 7% of the sector’s […]
First has invested £3.5m in 18 new ADL Enviro400s for Leeds service 49 between Bramley and Monkswood Gate via Eastgate and St. James’ Hospital. They have more legroom than their predecessors, leather seats and free wi-fi. Rachel Reeves MP for Leeds West attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the buses at Bramley. First’s Business Manager […]
According to Passenger Focus figures, Go-Ahead’s bus services achieved a 92% satisfaction rating. This is an improvement on last year’s figures. Among this year’s top performers are Go North East with 92% and Metrobus with 95%, a rise of 4% and 5% respectively. Its top performing company was Konectbus, with 98%, the highest recorded score […]
Arriva Midlands has launched its premium Sapphire brand on Route 110 between Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham. The buses were officially unveiled in Tamworth’s Castle Grounds during a garden party themed gathering. Nine ADL Enviro400s, representing more than £2m investment, have entered service on the route. The buses feature high back, ‘leather-look’ seats, additional leg […]
A total of 181,744 passengers used Stagecoach’s park and ride sites at Perth, Stirling and Kinross during the week long 2014 Ryder Cup. The operator provided a fleet of over 200 vehicles to transport people to and from the event. A total of 35,360 spectators used the facility at Perth, with 67,858 travelling from the […]
Alexander Dennis has unveiled its latest Enviro500 at the APTA Expo Public Transportation Showcase in Houston, Texas. The manufacturer described the vehicle as a ‘revolutionary new double deck’ that is lower in height but still retains the interior dimensions of previous models and can carry 86 seated passengers. At 4.1m in height, the company said […]
Go North East has questioned what it describes as the ‘evaporating’ benefits of the proposed bus contract scheme being scrutinised by north eastern England’s local authorities. The councillors are set to vote on the proposal on 21 October. Go North East MD, Kevin Carr, said, ‘We’ve always believed that risks and uncertainties of this unproven […]
A record number of 96 finalists for the UK Bus Awards have been selected from over 400 plus nominations across the country. Following final judging and mystery traveller checks, the winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on 18 November. The annual awards are now in their 19th year and recognise and reward […]