Bus and coach electric repower specialist Equipmake has upgraded 12 of First York’s Optare Versas with its electric drivetrain. The electric buses now feature Equipmake’s Zero-Emission Drivetrain (ZED) technology, which in this specification, features a 274kWh capacity battery, providing a range of 150 miles in all UK weather conditions. The delivery follows on from a […]
JG Travel Group has hosted over 100 drivers on its ‘Driver’s Academy’ programme of training seminars. The events have been held at its headquarters in Cheltenham on various dates in January, February and March 2024. Now in its 13th year, drivers from the group’s various coach suppliers attended the courses which are timed to coincide […]
ABTA and RHA Coaches have launched a new partnership which aims to enhance the benefits received by coach travel companies within each organisation’s membership, and amplify the voice of the coach travel sector. As part of the partnership, ABTA and RHA Coaches will increase their collaboration across a range of areas, including public affairs – […]
First Bus is now an accredited real Living Wage (RLW) employer (from 1 April 2024). Its 1,300 staff across the UK have benefited from a pay rise in line with the new commitment, says First Bus. The move brings every employee to at least £12 per hour in pay rates. These colleagues are spread across […]
Troubled Belgian manufacturer Van Hool is taking another week to secure its future. Van Hool says it remains steadfast in its pursuit of a sustainable future, despite recent challenges. Within the proceedings pending before the Mechelen Enterprise Court, Van Hool will take one extra week to safeguard the possibility of a quick restart. The company […]
Parksafe Group has entered into a fleet technology partnership with Queclink Wireless Solutions to develop telematics and connectivity systems. Under the hardware agreement, Queclink will become a primary supplier of IoT products and solutions to the company, across an extensive range of dash cameras, tracking devices and WiFi routers. “We needed a partner that shared […]
A new operator has started in the north east. With an O licence for three vehicles, two registered at Stanley Travels’ yard and one in Gateshead, Northstar started work on 29 March. Its first job was a Tyne & Wear Metro Replacement service in operation between Heworth and South Gosforth, while track junction renewal work […]
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has welcomed David Conway as its new Head of Operations. Nottinghamshire born David joins NCT from Cardiff Bus, where he was Service Delivery Director for three-and-a-half years, guiding the business out of the pandemic and introducing 55 electric buses into service in the Welsh capital. Before joining Cardiff Bus, David joined […]