This month marks 40 years since James Freeman called the public meeting at which the Friends of King Alfred Buses (FoKAB) was formed. James, who had already saved two former King Alfred Motor Services buses, helped form the organisation which aims to preserve as many former King Alfred buses as possible and promote interest in […]
To celebrate National Coach Week, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) is shining a spotlight on its top ten coach destinations across the UK. These destinations offer not only great days out for travellers but also outstanding facilities and warm welcomes for coach operators and drivers. From historic estates to bustling markets and scenic towns, […]
Pearces of Oxford has received two new Temsa HD13 coaches. The pair each have 57 seats and are to PSVAR specification. Pearces was taken over by Go-Ahead in March this year, becoming part of its Oxford Bus Company operations. The coaches were supplied by TSUK.
As reported in B&CB issue 1702 (2 May 2025), Pelican Yutong has sold its 2,000th Yutong vehicle in the UK. The landmark coach, a GT12, has now been delivered to FirstGroup for use on its FlixBus operations. The first Yutong sold on these shores was a Euro V TC12 that went to Lincolnshire-based Cropley Coaches, […]
Another step towards bus franchising in the West Midlands has been made. The region’s largest bus operator, National Express, has stated its commitment to working collaboratively with the local authority as the arrangements come into affect in 2027. The region’s Mayor, Richard Parker, has green lighted proposals that will bring the network back under public […]
Tower Transit Group has selected TransMach’s 5G TM700 modular electronic ticket machine (ETM) for its renewed LibertyBus service across Jersey. In a major installation project and ticketing system upgrade, TransMach supplied more than 80 of its latest-generation TM700 Android-based ETMs, which were fitted to LibertyBus’s fleet of low-floor single and double-deck vehicles. Additionally, TransMach enabled […]
Stagecoach has announced plans for its first fully-electric fleet and depot in Stockton-on-Tees. The fully electric operation forms the blueprint for future electrification across the company’s UK operating companies. In the coming weeks the Stockton depot will see the introduction of a uniform fleet of Yutong electric vehicles, including E12s and the company’s first Yutong […]
Alexander Dennis has delivered an initial 12 Enviro400EV zero-emission double-deckers to Arriva London as part of a larger order for 30 buses. They are the manufacturer’s first next-generation electric buses to enter service on behalf of TfL. With the 12 new Alexander Dennis Enviro400EV, Arriva has taken over operation of the SL6 route, a limited-stop […]