Britain’s new bus, coach and minibus market grew by 130.6% in the third quarter of 2023 with 1,739 vehicles registered, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Operator demand more than doubled compared with the same quarter last year. The July to September period saw the greatest demand […]
Hitachi ZeroCarbon has entered a battery provision partnership with FirstGroup. The arrangement sees Hitachi provide batteries for First Bus’s expanding electric bus fleet. The partnership will see up to £10m cash investment each from Hitachi and FirstGroup, supporting the acquisition of 1,000 batteries. In addition, under the agreement, Hitachi ZeroCarbon will provide its world-leading Battery […]
Abellio has placed new orders for 80 electric buses with Wrightbus. The orders consist of 24 single-deck GB Kite Electroliners and 56 StreetDeck Electroliners for use in London. The buses are due to be rolled out across the capital in 2024. The new-look 2024 Kites come with a number of safety features to make them […]
Volvo Buses and bus body manufacturer Castrosua have formalised a strategic collaboration for the development, manufacture and commercialisation of urban buses in Spain. The final project will be the union of the Volvo BZL Electric chassis and the Nelec body designed by Castrosua. This agreement is intended to allow Volvo to continue the transformation of […]
Alexander Dennis’ Enviro200AV autonomous bus for the CAVForth project has been recognised as Vehicle of the Year at the UK’s first dedicated awards for connected and autonomous vehicles. Winners of the Self-Driving Industry Awards 2023 were announced by Cars of the Future at a ceremony at the Turner Contemporary art gallery in Margate. In a […]
ShuttleID, the ticketing platform for schools and work, has launched a branding add-on, offering operators their own branded version of the system. The add-on requires no upfront investment or setup fee and is available with a monthly subscription. The comprehensive platform encompasses mobile ticketing, secure payment processing, efficient booking capabilities, real-time service alerts, vehicle tracking, […]
Bus & Coach Buyer is awaiting confirmation that Treka Bus, the West Yorkshire company which manufactures minibuses, has applied to appoint administrators. Treka Bus, based in Brighouse, is a trading division of Bolton-based vehicle technology business WNV Tech, which includes Mellor, Coleman Milne, and several other trading entities. According to Thde Business Desk (STORY HERE) […]
The RHA has launched guidance to help operators run apprenticeships. It sets out the benefits of taking on apprentices and examines the various options and good practice to help operators make the right choices to support their businesses. ‘A Guide to Running an Apprenticeship in England’ advises operators about an employer’s responsibilities, choosing courses and training […]