Jonathan and Ruth Joplin bought the small coaching operation of Peelings Coaches in 1990 when it had already been trading for 67 years. 33 years on, the family is celebrating the centenary and Stuart Jones went along to join in. When Charles Peeling started running buses on market day services, in 1923, the economy of […]
The industry has been reacting to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak‘s decision to step back from 2030 to 2035 for the closure of sales of new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. The decision comes as part of a raft of announcements on the country’s net-zero plans. A spokesperson from RHA reacted with: “We seek urgent clarity […]
Transport leather manufacturer Muirhead has opened its £14 million ‘Super Tannery’. The landmark project has taken seven years to deliver. It forms part of the group’s 20-year strategy and commitment to continuous improvements in sustainability. Tanning is a crucial part of the leather production process, whereby the raw hides are treated in drums filled with […]
Lothian has today (20 September 2023) announced an order for 50 new Volvo BZL Electric double-deckers, each with MCV bodywork, for Edinburgh. At an investment of over £24 million, Lothian will introduce these new vehicles in two batches across 2024, with the first vehicles appearing on Edinburgh’s streets in early spring. This investment cements the […]
UrbanThings and Paragon ID is returning to the Smart Transport Forum in Liverpool (26 and 27 September). The transport technology specialist’s Head of Bids and Partnerships, Guy Sutherland, is to tell the audience at the event how technology can be used to increase patronage and attract new passengers. Guy will discuss the technology tools available […]
Bus repower specialist Kleanbus is calling for government to re-asses the fact the second round of ZEBRA omits buses retrofitted with zero-emission technology. The Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) 2 scheme, which has now opened, makes up to £129m available to help local transport authorities introduce more zero-emission buses, with the first £25m prioritised […]
Lydia Horbury is to join the team at Bus Users UK as Director for England. Based in Huddersfield and with a background in marketing and public relations, Lydia began her career in transportation as a Junior Project Manager with British Airways. More recently, she has held senior management and leadership positions in the education sector. […]
Transport technology specialist Journeo has acquired MultiQ Denmark A/S from Vertiseit AB. MultiQ provides intelligent transport solutions with customers in Denmark, Sweden and Iceland. This move is expected to strengthen Journeo’s existing presence in the Nordic market which already includes an engineering team in Sweden. The acquisition will serve as the foundation for long-term growth […]