Bus franchising in the West Midlands could roll out in 2027. Last year, the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board commissioned an assessment of future options for the bus network. The work will explore how a franchised network could be delivered. Under the current legislation the process, including public consultation, means the transition could begin […]
Arriva plans to close two depots in Buckinghamshire. The operator reports the sites are loss making, despite efforts to improve their performance. Go-Ahead says it is ready to step in to cover any loss of bus services in the area. “Right now, our priority is to support our colleagues and ensure our services continue to […]
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, First Bus is celebrating the rollout of two new mental health training programmes. First Bus joined forces with two field expert companies, Mental Health First Aid England and State of Mind, to upskill its people to deal with mental wellbeing issues and to improve the support for all colleagues […]
Drivers working for National Express in the north east of England are set to receive a 19.6% pay increase. Drivers will receive an over 10% pay rise back-dated to July 2023 and then further rises in July of this year and January 2025 bringing the total increase to 19.6% over two years until the next anniversary […]
Transdev is launching a new drive to boost care for its customers and staff as the UK marks Mental Health Awareness Week. The north of England operator is training even more staff to spot mental health issues early and offer appropriate care and advice. Transdev has already revised its Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training […]
Go-Ahead London has received the ‘Best Apprenticeship Programme in Transport’ award at the Apprenticeship Guide Awards 2024. This recognition underscores the company’s commitment to nurturing talent, promoting career development and fostering a culture of learning within the transport industry. Additionally, Go-Ahead London is celebrating the accomplishment of Koli Begum, a dedicated colleague who was a […]
Stagecoach South Wales is making a £1.6m investment in buses for Torfaen County Borough with nine new 8.5m Switch Mobility Solos. The new Slimline Solos feature e-leather seats and are equipped with features such as audio-visual next stop technology, USB charging points and tap-on, tap-off payment devices. The buses will operate from Stagecoach’s depot in […]
Go-Ahead-owned Bluestar is welcoming 16 Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC buses into its fleet. The new buses represent an investment of £5m by the operator. The new double-deckers feature onboard technology – offering USB charging points for smartphones and hand-held devices, and contactless ‘tap on tap off’ ticketing facilities. In addition to the new buses, Bluestar […]