The first ever trial of a battery-electric bus in Hull has been made. Go-Ahead-owned East Yorkshire, which operates a predominantly Volvo fleet, has put a Volvo BZL electric single-decker through a three-week trial. The operator tested the vehicle on the 66 service between Hull and Hessle, clocking up more than 172 kilometres a day. “This […]
First Bus has appointed Gary Hitchmough as its new Chief Growth Officer (CGO), with Executive responsibility for delivering the growth elements of the business strategy. Gary will oversee franchise bids with local authorities, including the current procurement of Tranche 3 of the Transport for Greater Manchester franchising process. He will also help secure major commercial […]
FlixBus is launching a coach with a special Welsh-themed livery into service. The graphics have been unveiled to celebrate the company’s new routes from Wales. Operated by Newport Transport, the services link Welsh cities, Bristol, London and London Airports Heathrow and Gatwick. The coach has been decorated with the Welsh flag, as well as iconic […]
I’ll put my hand up to having been a Remainer in 2016 when we all went to the polls. I don’t want to talk about the ‘B’ word, other than to say this. There always has been much to concern everyone about the EU. It has needed serious reform for decades for a number of […]
Greater Manchester’s franchised bus network is moving a step closer with Bolton’s and Wigan’s transport interchanges getting Bee Network branding. The first phase of the region’s bus franchising will be rolled out in Bolton and Wigan as well as parts of Manchester, Salford and Bury from 24 September. The Bee Network logo, featuring Manchester’s iconic […]
UKCOA is reminding the industry of a ban on coaches and buses on Elizabeth Street. A reminder has been issued by the UKCOA that buses and coaches (other than scheduled local bus services) are banned from using the northern part of Elizabeth Street between Eaton Square and Ebury Street. This section of road can only […]
BYD UK and Alexander Dennis jointly announced that its partnership has officially handed over its 1,500th electric bus, a BYD–Alexander Dennis Enviro200EV for Go-Ahead London. The 1,500th BYD–Alexander Dennis electric bus is one of nearly 300 joining Go-Ahead London this year. Allocated to Merton Garage with fleet number SEe199, it has been in service on […]
Mellor has announced the delivery of three Sigma 7s to Kiel in Germany. The delivery marks a significant milestone for Mellor’s expansion into international markets. Throughout the process, Mellor and Jebsen & Jessen worked closely with regional transport company KVG to understand its specific operational requirements and optimise the configuration of the Sigma 7 buses. […]