Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) will to come into force tomorrow (1 June 2023.) All vehicles, including PCVs, entering the city centre will need to meet the less-polluting emission standards or face a penalty charge. Diesel buses and coaches will need to meet Euro VI standards to avoid being charged. The initial penalty charge for […]
Two 11.6m Wrightbus GB Kite Electroliners entered service on First Leicester’s service 17 on 22 May, marking the start of the company’s programme to electrify all its operations in the city. Operation of a further seven on service 21 is imminent and the full fleet is planned to encompass 68 single-deck and 18 double-deck vehicles. […]
There’s a sweet spot for two-axle coaches which attains the highest seating capacity without sacrificing the toilet and Temsa’s new HD13 is right in it. The HD12 is, of course, already a well-known, moderately priced tourer which has a great many supporters in the industry. It runs with a well-liked DAF engine and ZF gearbox […]
Go North West, a part of The Go-Ahead Group, is kicking off Britain’s biggest ever recruitment campaign for bus drivers in preparation for Greater Manchester’s Bee Network public transport service. The company plans to hire up to 300 drivers for a newly created Elite Bus Driver Academy. The successful applicants will operate routes in Bolton […]
An assurance there will be no repeat of the disruption seen over Easter during the upcoming bank holiday weekend has come from the Port of Dover. The Port made the assurance to the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), which is closely monitoring the arrangements in place at Dover should coaches once again be unfairly penalised during […]
5 miles south of M4, junction 16-17. 17 International Licences, a good mix of coaches (17 – 70 seats), full maintenance records available. Well established over 34 years by sole proprietor, with reliable staff (admin, finance, workshop and drivers). Council and other school contracts, private work and sports events. Excellent record with the ministry. Rented […]
More than 60 RHA coach members have signed a letter to the Prime Minister calling for a range of measures to support the industry. It follows National Coach Week when the RHA launched its Manifesto for the Coach Industry which sets out key asks on recruitment, borders, decarbonisation and other key issues. In the letter […]
Entries for the UK Bus Awards 2023 are now open. Nominations to compete for a total of 23 awards can be made until 5pm on 28 July. Judging and mystery travelling will take place in August and September. As part of the judging process, candidates in three of the people categories will be invited for […]