MPs from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Buses and Coaches gathered in Old Palace Yard, Westminster in support this year’s Catch the Bus Month campaign led by Bus Users UK. Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum joined forces to promote the huge social, economic and environmental benefits of these vital services. Around 10 million […]
Black Cat Travel, a family business based in Harmston, just south of Lincoln has taken delivery of is its first ever brand-new double decker which has been christened ‘Smudge’ in the operator’s series of cat-themed names for its vehicles. The new Alexander Dennis Enviro400 offers 85 seats with three-point belts and USB charging ports. Its […]
Stagecoach South West has appointed VEV to design, build and manage high-powered DC charging infrastructure across three depot locations in Devon: Barnstaple, Torquay and Exeter. The comprehensive charging network will deliver a combined capacity of 7,200kW, supporting the operator’s introduction of a fleet of 110 electric buses by early 2026. Construction has started at the […]
“Five years ago, we invited coach operators to join us. We had a clear rationale for moving into the PSV space given the many synergies between HGVs and coaches. And most will agree it was the right move, perhaps even some of the sceptics who didn’t see it at the time. “We established National Coach […]
Alexander Dennis‘ Enviro100AEV autonomous electric bus was shown to the public for the first time at Cenex Expo exhibition at Millbrook Proving Ground. The bus is one of two destined for the Connector project, led by the Greater Cambridge Partnership, where they will link Trumpington park & ride and Babraham Road park & ride sites with Cambridge […]
Irizar UK has appointed Darren Fuller as Aftersales Manager for Irizar e-mobility. The move is expected to further enhance the company’s customer support as demand for sustainable transport solutions continues to grow. With over 27 years of experience in the PSV and HGV sectors, Darren brings extensive technical and operational expertise to the Irizar team. […]
McGill’s Group has unveiled plans for a new £25m depot on a site close to Glasgow city centre. The new depot is envisioned to provide a ‘modern, strategically located hub’ to drive McGill’s continued expansion and is planned to support further growth of its coach fleet to 300 vehicles. As well as its extensive bus […]
With Medium-Term Exemptions from PSVAR due to expire on 31 July 2026, the DfT is considering what the next steps for these exemptions might be. The Department has been gathering data to support decision-making and has asked for the assistance of the UKCOA, CPT and RHA in acquiring further information, specifically about demand for home-to-school […]