TfL has awarded electric bus contracts to Go-Ahead to run the new SL4 as part of the express Superloop bus network in outer London. The operator will also continue to run route 129, which will be significantly extended between Lewisham and North Greenwich. Both routes are to provide electric bus links to take advantage of […]
A team from Stagecoach has beat a squad from National Express in the final of the National Passenger Transport Sports Association (N.P.T.S.A) annual football tournament. Held on Sunday 10 September 2023, the tournament consisted of six teams taking part from multiple transport operators from throughout the UK. Stagecoach MSL depot – Gillmoss from Liverpool, took […]
After the news that a rescue deal to save failing high-street shop Wilko from going out of business fell through, the bus and coach industry has offered potential employment opportunities. Cambridgeshire-based Whippet is appealing to Wilko’s staff to join its operation. In a post on its social media, Whippet said: “We’re saddened to hear that […]
Bus re-power specialist Kleanbus is hosting an investor event tomorrow (14 September). The event is to give insight into the company’s electrification technology, explore its market opportunities and allow attendees the chance to meet its team. Held at the IMechE Building in London, Kleanbus plans to showcase why and how it is leading the charge […]
CaetanoBus and Temsa have united to jointly develop a hydrogen coach. The landmark collaboration was sealed this week at CaetanoBus’ Headquarters in Portugal. CaetanoBus, having already developed hydrogen buses, and Temsa have united to create a solution tailored for long-distance travel and tourism needs. This new hydrogen-powered coach is to be designed with high standards […]
Catch the Bus Month (September 2023) is not only being used to get more passengers onboard buses and coaches, but women drivers too. FlixBus coach drivers from Cambridge are calling for more women to apply for driving jobs during this year’s event. Whippet Coaches, based in Swavesey, Cambridgeshire, has been in partnership with FlixBus for […]
Bus and coach operators must keep their fleets up to date, replacing older, less-appealing vehicles which are costlier to run with newer, greener ones, as well as expanding their line-up where opportunity allows. But buses and coaches are a depreciating asset and a costly one. Purchasing a new PSV comes with a hefty financial outlay, […]
First Bus is operating an autonomous Switch Mobility MetroCity 1080EV electric single-decker in Didcot. The operator says it is the UK’s full-size single-decker bus with autonomous driving and producing zero-carbon emissions to take to the road in the UK. Operated on First Bus’ Mi-Link 003 service, the 28-seater is carrying passengers between Didcot Parkway train […]