Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper MP, has confirmed he will attend the launch of National Coach Week on 8 April at Grindles Coaches, in his constituency at Cinderford, Gloucestershire. National Coach Week will this year be focused on its people, with events staged around the country by its founders, RHA Coaches, and by […]
Go North East is to expand its electric bus fleet by another 11 vehicles thanks to ZEBRA funding. The Go-Ahead-owned operator has partnered with Transport North East, which has secured £5.7 million of government funding. The transport authority is one of the 25 authorities in England awarded ZEBRA 2 funding from the UK government. Go […]
Over three days, operators, local authorities and the media were given a chance to drive and ride in the ‘Next Generation’ Alexander Dennis double- and single-deck electric buses at UTAC/Millbrook proving ground. Welcoming the audience on the third day of the event, Chris Gall, Group Engineering Director at Alexander Dennis, said the key message to […]
Stagecoach has welcomed Transport Secretary, Mark Harper MP, to its Cheltenham depot. During his visit, he announced the award of £143 million to roll-out more zero-emission buses through the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme. Mr Harper was accompanied by Cheltenham MP and Justice Secretary, Alex Chalk MP and met leaders from Gloucestershire County […]
Safeguard Coaches’ Andrew Halliday is taking on the role of Administrator at the Association of Local Bus Managers (ALBUM). He will replace Allan Edmondson, who is retiring from the role. After nearly 24 years of steadfast leadership at Safeguard Coaches, Andrew has decided to transition into a part-time capacity within the century-old family-owned firm, effective […]
Go-Ahead-owned Oxford Bus Company has launched a Wrightbus Electroliner GB Kite on its Bicester Village – Bicester North shuttle service. The electric bus has 38 seats and a 454kwh battery pack, as well as an expected range of more than 200 miles per day on a single charge. The Bicester Village shuttle service has been […]
Edinburgh Bus Tours is now operating its new Regal Tour. Joining the existing live guide-led Edinburgh Tour and CitySightseeing Edinburgh Tour, the Regal Tour brings to life the city’s royal connections, taking in key attractions such as the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Royal Yacht Britannia and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. It also takes in […]
Team members at ShuttleID are celebrating the company’s fifth anniversary. The school and workplace transport management software specialist started by helping one local transport operator solve their ticket fraud troubles on a single school bus. Since then its platform has grown to support over 40,000 passenger trips every day, in use by over 100 transport […]