Kent County Council (KCC) has signed a 15-year contract to continue the Kent Thameside Fastrack service. From November 2024 to April 2025 a fleet of 28 Irizar ie-Trams will be trialled on the Fastrack service. They will be used instead of the current diesel buses on the route, which covers Dartford and Gravesham. The ie-Trams […]
Bus passenger satisfaction varies widely in England, according to the latest report from independent watchdog Transport Focus. The ‘Your Bus Journey’ study found 80% of those travelling said they were satisfied with their last journey. It found passengers in East Riding of Yorkshire and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole the most satisfied overall with their journey […]
We answer common myths about electric buses and coaches. “Electric vehicles are more polluting than diesel and petrol because of the batteries” Embedded carbon emissions in new, unused EVs are, indeed, higher than in ICE vehicles, but that changes very quickly. In a year, an electric bus will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 70% […]
Alexander Dennis has delivered the first of its next-generation electric buses in the UK to Stagecoach Oxford. The Enviro400EV is one of 55 that will enter service on Oxford city services. They will enable the full electrification of local routes in the Oxford SmartZone, a joint initiative between Stagecoach and partners Oxfordshire County Council and […]
Grant Palmer is celebrating over ten years of operating on the Luton Dunstable busway with a new promotional video. The film was made using BSIP funding from Central Bedfordshire Council. It highlights the speed and convenience of the Luton and Dunstable guided busway. The new promotional film, developed using BSIP funding from Central Bedfordshire Council, […]
First Group is ‘well positioned’, according to CEO, Graham Sutherland, in the company’s latest financial figures. In its update on trading since the half year results published on 23 November 2023, trading in the First Bus division is reported as being strong and in line with the Group’s expectations. The division is on track to […]
Bourton-on-the-Water has voted in favour of restrictions for coaches entering the Cotswold village – one of the industry’s most popular destinations. At a parish meeting, councillors voted six to three in favour of introducing Traffic Restriction Orders (TROs) preventing access for tourist coaches along two key routes, and will now consult with the Highways Authority […]
The problems faced across the passenger transport industry in its battle to recruit and retain drivers aren’t easily resolved. “I believe the coach and bus industries are still faced with a legacy image of ‘the bus driver,’” says Mark Williams, Editor of Bus & Coach Buyer and a veteran of the industry for 35 years. […]