Transport technology specialist UrbanThings is introducing some new features to its passenger app. The fresh additions include a new design of the travel screen, quicker access to Saved Stops and simpler journey planning filters. Their introduction follows some user testing sessions in its London office. UrbanThings has added gold stars to mark users’ Saved Stops, […]
Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s First Minister, is to discuss looming bus service cancellations in West Lothian. After McGill’s Group announced it is to cease its bus services in West Lothian from 2 December, Scotland’s First Minister has agreed to the Leader of West Lothian Council’s request to look at a solution for local buses. West Lothian […]
Repower specialist Equipmake is to showcase the latest generation of its electric drivetrain at Busworld 2023. On stand 610, Hall 6 of the show, Equipmake is to unveil the latest generation of its Zero Emission Drivetrain (ZED), a cutting-edge battery-electric powertrain designed and developed from the ground-up to deliver clean, cost-effective urban mobility. Completely scalable […]
Stockport-based Belle Vue Manchester is now a member of the Guild of British Coach Operators. Membership of the Guild is only open to companies which attain a 100% rating in their inspection, carried out by the independent firm Lloyd Morgan Group. The audit covers quality standards of customer service, including punctuality and having 24-hour emergency […]
VDL has given a sneak peek of the next generation of its Futura and B&CB’s Stuart Jones has been to the Netherlands to get a glimpse. The Dutch manufacturer revealed complete front and rear renditions of the vehicle, along with a complete prototype covered in disguise vinyls. Sadly no photos were allowed to be taken, […]
Diamond Bus North West has been named Bolton News Awards finalist this year for both Company of the year award and the Wellbeing Award for 2023. The company, which was winner of the Company of the year award in 2022, missed out on the top company slot this year but is over the moon about […]
Fleet repower specialist Equipmake is to repower ten open-top double-deckers. The company has partnered with the world’s largest sightseeing company, Big Bus Tours, in a fleet deal that will see ten of its open-top buses repowered with its zero-emission electric drivetrain technology. The ten diesel vehicles scheduled for repowering are all Ankai double-deck sightseeing buses. […]
Eight in ten bus passengers were satisfied with their last journey according to a new survey by independent watchdog, Transport Focus. Mid-year results released today from the new ‘Your Bus Journey’ user survey from Transport Focus showed encouraging results overall, but with satisfaction varying widely across the country. At the halfway point the survey has […]