A new survey is being carried out at bus depots across the country to ensure that bus cab designs are inclusive for all drivers. Researchers from transport research group TRL, working with TfL and Women in Bus and Coach, will visit a number of sites including in London, Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester, and Belfast. They will […]
The RHA has criticised the main political parties for lack of leadership as trucks and coaches face Net Zero. “With the slew of General Election manifestos now published, it is clear that more detail is needed from the political parties on how commercial vehicles will transition to Net Zero,” said RHA’s Chris Ashley, Policy Lead, […]
National Express has announced faster journey times to and from London, with customers able to reach London Stansted Airport in as little as 45 minutes. The scheduled coach operator is introducing three new stops on its A8 service, calling at Tottenham Hale, Farringdon and Barbican, and Kings Cross St Pancras on a 45-minute basis. National […]
Based in Batley, West Yorkshire, A. Lyles & Son is putting a new 13m Mercedes-Benz Tourismo to use on bespoke day excursions, UK tours, continental holidays and more. Built on a 13m tri-axle chassis, the coach seats 53 with centre toilet. Passengers benefit from the premium upholstery on seats, ambient interior lighting, arm rests, foot […]
East London-based Goldline Executive Travel has added its seventh integral Irizar to its flee: an Irizar Integral i6S Efficient. At 12.9m in length, the i6s Efficient can carry up to 57 passengers and is designed to Executive specification. Each seat features a magazine net, multi-position footrest and seat-back tables, with USB charging points also fitted. […]
Compass Travel has received five Alexander Dennis Enviro200s and confirmed further orders for the same type. a member of the ALBUM group of operators Compass Travel runs services throughout West Sussex, East Sussex, Brighton and Surrey. As the company continues to grow its network, it has standardised on the Alexander Dennis Enviro200 as its single […]
Leading electrification specialist, Zenobē, has urged the bus and coach industry to push back against Ofgem’s decision to allow suppliers to ramp up standing charges by as much as 1,000%. Steven Meersman – one of company’s founder directors – told B&CB that some operators have faced the standing charge for power supply to go from […]
Professionals in the bus and coach industry have been recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours list. Bill Hiron, Chair of ALBUM and MD of Stephensons of Essex, has been awarded an MBE in the list. Mr Hiron, who has chaired Album since 2018 is also a former President of CPT and was recognised for services to […]