BYD’s Blade Battery technology – which broke cover at Busworld in Brussels – promises a new level of battery safety. The battery has passed a number of safety tests, including a puncture test which proved it would not ignite and even extreme overcharging and overheating tests which also amplified the Blade Battery’s safety. Many lithium-ion […]
Redirected funding from HS2 has been pledged for the Midlands and North of England bus networks. The regions are set to receive £150m over the next financial year. The funding is dedicated to levelling up bus services, with areas across the North and Midlands given extra support for services to become more frequent, more reliable, […]
Having secured an order for 70 buses from Stagecoach, SWITCH Mobility has restarted production of the Solo. The order consists of ten Metrocity 9.5m electric buses, which will operate on Route W11 in London and 60 Slimline Solo 8.5m, Euro VI buses sold under the Optare brand, presently integrated into Switch Mobility. The Solo buses will […]
Wrightbus has secured a new order in Europe for its single-deck hydrogen bus. German-based operator West Verkehr has ordered a fleet of 12 Kite Hydroliners after a Europe-wide tender process. The buses will be rolled out across the town of Geilenkirchen. The order is a significant one for Northern Ireland-based Wrightbus as it continues efforts […]
Busworld gave visitors a fascinating insight into the latest innovations across the bus and coach sector. Explore the new vehicles and technology on display at the Brussels-based exhibition in our extensive coverage in the latest issue of Bus and Coach Buyer. Having only just made its debut at Busworld, Yutong’s U11DD electric double-decker is now […]
In its submission to the government for the upcoming Autumn Budget, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has requested a five-year funding commitment for buses. Among other requests, it has asked the government to provide a clear strategy with key dates and supportive measures that will enable the coach sector to decarbonise. CPT’s submission emphasises […]
Bewdley-based Phillips International Travel has cause for celebration on two counts. Firstly, Director Julian Phillips’ wife Gemma has given birth to a son. Secondly, the operator has replaced its ’17-plate Plaxton Elite with a new Volvo B8R Plaxton Panther. “So we have had two new arrivals in the space of 48 hours,” Julian told B&CB. […]
A series of five European Union conferences, bringing together manufacturers, operators and policy makers were held at Busworld. The conferences were aimed at making a collective effort to bridge the gap between technological feasibility, economic viability and regulatory demands in the bus industry. EU Zero Emission Bus Conference The EU Zero Emission Bus Conference generated […]