In a first for the UK, 16 Volvo 9700 double-deck coaches have been delivered into service in Scotland, to operate Megabus and Scottish Citylink services. Over the next few months, 27 more of the new models will be delivered into operation in the country. The new vehicles are the first of an order for 43 […]
A ‘significant quantity of high-quality evidence’ in support of the government’s proposed changes to vocational driver licensing has been submitted by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT). The DfT is consulting on proposals for two key changes in this area: One will permit new recruits to get on with off-road training and testing while still […]
The RHA says restrictions on 18 to 20-year-olds driving coaches should be eased to get more people behind the wheel. The age group is currently restricted to driving no more than 50km, which the RHA says should be lifted to boost driver numbers amid sector shortages. The RHA proposal comes as the Department for Transport […]
The backlash against Low Traffic Neighbourhoods being implemented increasingly in our cities are, perhaps, the first gasps of anguish at major change. Most LTNs involve closing one end of a residential road so that it cannot be used as a ‘rat run’ by through traffic. The theory is that residents can access the street – […]
Having already had five Yutong GT12s, supplied by Pelican Bus & Coach, Belle Vue Manchester has ordered 18 more for its burgeoning FlixBus operation. Stockport-based Belle Vue has taken delivery of five new 53-seat Yutong GT12 coaches and has 18 more on order to arrive in its fleet over the next year. Phil Hitchen, managing […]
Arriva Group has announced the completion of its acquisition by independent global infrastructure investment manager, I Squared Capital. The acquisition, first announced in October 2023, encompasses all of Arriva’s businesses across 11 countries. “Closing this transaction marks an important milestone and an exciting new chapter for Arriva” – Mike Cooper, Arriva Group CEO Mike Cooper, […]
Switch Mobility has announced the passing of Steph Baker, its Regional Sales Manager, on 27 March. “Steph’s departure has left a profound void in our organisation and the wider bus industry community in the UK. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, Steph was closely associated with the Optare brand since 2003, before its […]
Equipmake has secured a further contract with Golden Tours to repower a further ten Volvo B5TL London Tour open-toppers, bought new in 2016 with Wrights and MCV bodywork. This contract follows a £2m initial order in February from Golden Tours. Equipmake expects to commence delivery of these ten repowered buses over the coming months, […]