Nearly half of British adults want investment in bus services to be made a top priority by the next government, according to polling undertaken by YouGov for the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT). According to HM Treasury’s annual analysis of public expenditure, less than 10% of all transport spending is allocated to the provision of […]
Bramble Energy says the ‘Hydrogen Bus’ project it is working on has reached a crucial milestone. The cleantech and hydrogen fuel-cell technology specialist is working on the Hydrogen Electric Integrated Drivetrain Initiative (HEIDI) in partnership with Equipmake, Aeristech and the University of Bath. The goal is to develop a first-of-its-kind hydrogen double-decker integrating Bramble Energy’s […]
Transdev Blazefield has revealed the first of 19 Alexander Dennis Enviro 400EVs for its iconic Harrogate and District 36 service between Leeds, Harrogate and Ripon. They are equipped for opportunity charging to maximise availability on the 30 mile interurban route, using the rapid chargers at Harrogate bus station where an additional pantograph charger has been […]
Safety systems specialist Ardent has had its induction loop system endorsed by charity Deaf Action. The company’s ClearConnect induction loop system has received endorsement from the charity for the incorporation of pink noise. The product, launched in January 2024, has been specifically engineered to enhance the travel experience for passengers living with deafness, designed to […]
Coach USA, the operator of Megabus and other commuter bus lines in the US and Canada, has filed for bankruptcy protection. Coach USA, the largest privately-owned bus company in the US, was acquired by private equity firm Variant Equity Advisors for $270 million, mostly using debt that is still on the company’s books. After what […]
A ticket covering rail and bus travel is now available for those travelling to Keswick in the Lake District. Avanti West Coast has added Keswick as a destination on rail journey planners so just one ticket covering travel across both modes of transport can be purchased to travel there. The news comes as Stagecoach has […]
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, […]