The session focussed on the 10-year future pipeline of zero-emission bus orders, in order to give the UK manufacturers who currently meet around 60% of the demand, the long-term certainty needed to invest and grow. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, said, “It was great to bring mayors together today for the fifth meeting of the bus […]
Starting with two secondhand MCW Metrobuses, the business now has a fleet of more than 100 vehicles and employs over 200 people delivering 38 services spanning Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey. Twelve years after it was founded, Carousel Buses was purchased by the Go-Ahead Group – one of the UK’s largest bus operators – for […]
The tri-axle has 53 i6+ reclining seats with seat-back tables, magazine nets and multi-position footrests. USB charging points are fitted to each pair of seats and 3-point seat belts are provided for passenger safety. It has a Bosch Smart Series audio-visual system and a WC in the central stairwell. It is powered by a DAF […]
She is currently Director for England in the organisation and will officially take up the role on 13 October 2025. This follows the retirement of Claire Walters, who has led the organisation as CEO for 13 years and been a staunch and tireless campaigner for passenger rights and transport equality. Lydia Horbury joined Bus Users […]
It operates from a large depot which it owns in Central Leeds, adjacent to the Group’s existing First Bus Hunslet Park depot. It has a fleet of 55 coaches and buses and a diverse portfolio of high-capacity adjacent services contracts including for schools, universities, workplace shuttles and private hire in Central Leeds and throughout the […]
The takeover harvests the synergy of the two businesses enabling a one-stop shop for visitors to Liverpool and will retain both brands. Busy Bus’ city operations will move to a new base adjacent to Liverpool City Sights current depot while retaining its Mickle Trafford depot in Cheshire. Busy Bus’ fleet of eleven 16-seat vehicles of […]
Electric vehicle charging solutions provider for depot-based fleets, EO Charging, is partnering with Horizon Energy Ventures (HEV). The pair are to jointly deliver fully-funded sustainable energy infrastructure projects. EO and HEV say they are committed to delivering offerings that align with customers’ operational and financial needs. A joint multi-million-pound investment will accelerate the rollout of […]
Transport Museum Wythall has announced that Alan Dedicoat, the voice of Strictly Come Dancing and the National Lottery results, has agreed to become a Patron of the charity. Affectionately known as ‘The Voice of God’, Alan was born in Hollywood, the next village to Wythall and has fond memories of spending his childhood years travelling […]