First has received the necessary regulatory approvals from TfL and the Traffic Commissioner for the sale of its London bus operations. Originally announced on 9 April 2013, the operator has completed the sale of five of its depots in the capital to Metroline and three to Transit Systems Group for a combined consideration of approximately […]
South Lancs Travel is to take on a Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) supported route and will run it commercially. From 8 July the Monday to Saturday daytime 597 service linking Leigh Sports Village with the town centre and infirmary will no longer need public funding. South Lancs will run a bus every half hour. […]
A new initiative which will help create 100,000 registered Engineering Technicians by 2018 has been announced by the Prime Minister. Working through new and established apprentice schemes, the initiative aims to create more engineers by giving them structured on-the-job experience built upon a recognised academic qualification. On completing their apprenticeships, they will attain the globally […]
Canada heavy duty bus manufacturer, New Flyer Industries Inc, has acquired North American Bus Industries Inc (NABI) from an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management L.P. for a cash consideration of approximately £52m/$80m, virtually all for the satisfaction of affiliate debt. Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) formed a strategic alliance with New Flyer in May last year. […]
Rygor Commercials has made its first move into the bus and coach market by acquiring the southern aftersales centre of EvoBus Daimler UK at Southall, Middlesex. The company will be retaining all current employees at Southall and is looking to make a significant investment to expand and improve services at the facility. The existing EvoBus […]
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has extended its Go2 Uni 34 service to run every day throughout the summer university break. Running between University Park, QMC, Derby Road and the City Centre, the service now operates seven days a week. It operates to a frequency of every 15 minutes on weekdays during the holidays plus Saturdays […]
Arriva has won the ‘Award for Environmental Improvement in Passenger Transport 2013’ accolade at the Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics (CILT) North West annual awards for Education and Excellence. The winners were announced at a ceremony at Manchester’s Midland Hotel. The event was hosted by chief reporter for BBC North West Tonight, Dave Guest. […]
West Midlands transport authority’s (Centro) Black Country Area Manager, Babs Coombes, has won the Rising Star Award at the 2013 Shine Awards. Babs joined Centro as a Media Officer in 2003 before being selected for its two year talent programme. She is currently overseeing the £10m Better Bus Area Fund, which is being used in […]