Passenger is launching a real-time bus fare information function for its white-label mobile app product. For the first time, users of the app can find out how much their journey will cost before catching the bus. The new capability has been launched with Brighton and Hove Buses, Metrobus in Surrey, Warrington’s Own Buses, Reading Buses […]
After receiving 12 Volvo B8RLE-based MCV eVoRas in early 2023, Stagecoach Highlands has taken delivery of 20 more of the buses. The latest delivery to the operator comprises of four 10.8m variants and 16 12.9m models. They are operating from Stagecoach Highlands’ Inverness depot. The new buses replace older vehicles of up to 15 years […]
The Ready Group has announced the launch of its 2024 holiday brochure. This is the first one for Ready Group brands Readybus, Arena and Turbostyle. LJ Edwards, its other brand, has released brochures previously. The range of city breaks and trips to luxury country hotels all include pick-up and drop-offs from across the south east. […]
Special arrangements for coaches are to be put in place for coaches travelling through the Port of Dover during February half-term. All coaches must use the designated Coach Processing Facility in Dover’s Western Docks on Friday 9 (10.30am to 9.30pm), Saturday 10 (11.30am to 10.30pm) and Friday 16 February (12pm to 11pm). If travelling on […]
Fire safety advice for carrying e-scooters and e-bikes on buses and coaches has been issued by the government. In an effort to encourage more multimodal journeys, the government has issued guidance on fire safety while carrying e-scooters and e-bikes on public transport. The government believes e-cycles are an ‘important element of the government’s ambition for […]
West Midland’s Transport Skills Academy (TSA) is encouraging local people in the West Midlands to consider a career in transport this National Apprenticeship Week (5 to11 February). The TSA, founded by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), was launched in 2022 to provide a one-stop destination, inspiring the future workforce to choose a career in transport […]
Wrightbus has secured a new order with Arriva to deliver 87 buses to London. The order consists of 11 single-deck GB Kite Electroliners and 76 StreetDeck Electroliners. The buses, which will be operated on a number of routes around the capital, are due to be delivered from July. It comes on the back of an […]
The Go-Ahead Group has agreed a deal to acquire Eastbourne Sightseeing. Go-Ahead has already bought three regional bus companies in 14 months: Dartline in Devon, Southdown in West Sussex and Pulham & Sons in the Cotswolds. Following the transaction, Eastbourne Sightseeing will become part of Go-Ahead’s Brighton & Hove Buses division, expanding the group’s presence […]