SPT signals franchising

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is set to franchise its local bus network. The Glasgow region’s transport authority has decided to approve the recommendations arising from the Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy (SRBS) Options Development and Appraisal work at its Partnership meeting. SPT will now consult widely on the recommendations over the following months. As the […]

Amsterdam gets tough on coaches

Amsterdam is doubling down on its coach exclusion zone, having installed ten CCTV cameras on major northbound routes into the city, and ended an exemption for 7.5t+ wheelchair accessible vehicles. The cameras have gone on to Weesperstraat (S112), Kattenburgerstraat (S116), Valkenburgerstraat, Nieuwe Prinsengracht and Nieuwe Keizersgracht. Fines for entering the city with a 7.5t+ coach […]

FIRST GLIMPSE: Van Hools entering service with National Express

National Express is introducing 25 new Van Hool Altano TDX21 tri-axle coaches into service this year. B&CB attended the unveiling the initial high-capacity overdecker coach at Van Hool’s UK site in Wellingborough this morning (15 March 2024), before the coach heads to Bristol to join Edwards Coaches’ National Express fleet. It will be joined by […]

‘Shocking’ bus funding imbalance, says Campaign

There is a ‘shocking’ imbalance between ‘winners and losers’ when it comes to government bus funding, according to the Campaign for Better Transport. The campaign group has revealed figures showing up to £230 per head difference between local authority areas. Analysis by Campaign for Better Transport has revealed a striking imbalance across the country with […]

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