‘Acquired rights’ drivers of coaches and buses have less than a month to make sure they have completed their training requirements or risk being fined and even losing their livelihood, DSA and VOSA warn. The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has also reiterated the need for operators to be aware of their drivers’ training hours […]
Following feedback from the industry, the government has announced two exceptions from the Driver CPC requirements affecting around 76,000 licence holders who drive PCVs or HGVs for the purpose of repairing or delivering them. To be implemented in the Autumn, the move is expected to save UK businesses £29m and covers most of the issues […]
trent barton and Mansfield Town FC are both celebrating successes this year. The football team has been promoted to the Football League, whilst the operator is marking a successful first year for its revamped ‘threes’ service. Following a £1.9m investment last year, the service between Mansfield and Nottingham has become the fastest growing route in […]
First Aberdeen has launched a new ticket for Aberdeen FC fans, or the ‘Red Army’ as they are affectionately known. Season ticket holders can now buy a return for £3.30, a saving of up to £1.20. They can also buy a group ticket, which allows four people to travel to the match for £10.
The third and fourth routes in the capital to be served by the New Bus for London (NBfL) will be the 9 and 390. Route 9 is operated by London United and runs between Hammersmith and Aldwych, via Olympia, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, Green Park, Piccadilly, Pall Mall and Trafalgar Square. New buses will […]
Plymouth Citybus is to launch a new service between Plymouth and Tavistock via Yelverton, travelling through Dartmoor. It starts on 5 October. The Go-Ahead Group company has invested £1m in four high specification Enviro400 double deckers with additional legroom and incorporate two tone leather seats and free Wi-Fi for the route. They will also be […]
Israeli operator, Dan Bus Company, has started operating the country’s first full size electric bus, a BYD ebus. Dan is using the vehicle on Line 5 in Tel Aviv. The operator expects to fully integrate the ebus into its normal operation since its range on a single charge of 250km in normal urban conditions plus […]
Cumbria County Council is providing a new community transport scheme in the Lyth Valley. The ‘Community Wheels’ initiative is said to be the first of its kind in Cumbria. It will involve a team of volunteer drivers providing a demand led, door-to-door local transport service for residents. It starts on 18 September after the 541 […]