When I spoke to BYD Europe MD, Isbrand Ho, during the Busworld exhibition, it was clear that he saw more opportunities arising from the new relationship formed between his own company and Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL). It had already been announced that the two manufacturers are to collaborate on the construction of 51 single deck […]
Nights are drawing in, leaves are falling and glass is cracking. Autumn is here and with it the colder weather, a common cause of cracks in glass getting bigger. As that bit more care is required with glass in the winter months, Chris Peat has spoken to some of the main companies concerned with looking […]
Airport shuttle buses are perhaps an overlooked niche in the industry. Airport transportation managers have a critical role to play in ensuring passengers arrive at their destination on time, with minimum hassle and in comfortable surroundings. However, this network of buses is often just a brief blip in a holiday maker’s journey compared to the […]
Promptly at 1100 the first immaculate former Leicester City Transport vehicle departed well laden from the National Space Centre car park to inaugurate the Leicester Transport History Trust’s heritage bus running day. The event continues to grow in popularity and this year was again linked with an open day at the nearby First depot and […]
Tougher penalties for careless driving could have serious consequences for people who drive for a living and their employers. In July 2013 a system of on the spot fixed penalties was introduced in order to reduce the costs to the prosecuting authorities of prosecuting drivers for minor road traffic offences. Initially, there seemed a marked […]
Fuel – you need it, there is no way round that. However, it is not just diesel that is available, there are various blends of bio-fuels on the market and an added requirement is for AdBlue, especially as Euro6 comes to the fore. Chris Peat has contacted companies involved with fuel supply and management to […]
The guys at The TAS Partnership have come up trumps again. They’ve just published another objective, factual report that cuts through the prejudices and myths surrounding deregulation and its impact on bus travel. ‘The PTEs 1975-1985 – An Analysis of Performance’ has been compiled from Annual Reports and Accounts of National Bus Company subsidiaries and […]
A new report produced in conjunction with think tank The International Longevity Centre – UK (ILC-UK) and charity Age-UK claims that our public transport system is ‘failing the oldest and most vulnerable in society.’ ‘The Future of Transport in an Ageing Society’ highlights the travel problems faced by millions of older people. It has been […]