This year marks a major milestone for Stagecoach Commercial Officer, Andy Gilmour, who celebrates 35 years of service in the bus industry. Turning 60 this year, Andy has spent more than half his life working in buses – a career that began with weekend shifts in Winchester and grew into a lifelong passion. Trained as […]
Eastern Transport Holdings has announced the addition of nine Alexander Dennis Enviro200 single-deckers to its Stephensons subsidiary. The new buses include six 8.9m 30-seat variants and three 10.8m 40-seaters, representing an investment approaching £1.8m. The three largest vehicles are for new services 23A and 23B in the Southend area, operated in partnership with Southend City […]
A campaign created by women, for women aimed at transforming perceptions of the transport industry has been launched. It is aimed at inspiring a new generation to step into careers in the sector. Entitled ‘Inner Qualities’, the campaign is designed and developed by women colleagues at Go North East under the message of: “They say […]
Grayson Thermal Systems is to showcase its latest innovations in high-voltage, integrated thermal management for electrified buses at Busworld. The heating and cooling specialist is to launch its new Complete Thermal Management Systems (CTMS) range. The solution is aimed at managing the combined demands of passenger and driver HVAC, batteries and power electronics in next-generation […]
Scania’s new powertrain platform for buses and coaches is to feature both internal combustion and plug-in hybrid configurations. it is designed to enable significantly reduced fuel consumption and zero-emission zone compliance for long-distance operators. The new Scania Super combustion powertrain is already being used on the company’s trucks. The plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) variant is aimed at […]
As part of the Government reshuffle at the start of this month, the DfT has added a new face and Lillian Greenwood MP takes on a new position. Keir Mather, Labour MP for Selby and Kippax, has been appointed to the position of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the DfT. Commenting on his new role, […]
Centrad is launching a new Low Bridge Warning camera-based system to help operators mitigate the threat of bridge strikes. CenBridge has been launched at a time when bridge strikes are still prevalent across the UK, with estimates suggesting that large goods vehicles or buses hit five bridges every day, totalling around 1,800 per year. CenBridge […]
The social enterprise which manages the network of weekend DalesBus services in the Yorkshire Dales is seeking additional volunteers to help continue and develop its activities. Dales and Bowland Community Interest Company (D&BCIC) is owned by charity Friends of the Dales, and helps provide and promote public transport into and around the Yorkshire Dales National […]