It is only a matter of days until the consultation on proposed changes to the Driver CPC (DCPC) comes to a close. The closing date to respond is Thursday 27 April. The potential changes to the requirement for professional PCV drivers includes the creation of a new periodic test; changes to reform training, including current […]
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) is now part of the DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme. The scheme enables fleets to prove they meet stringent driver and vehicle standards by showing that they have robust systems and processes in place that are continuously monitoring their own performance, promote effective and proactive transport management and being fully compliant with […]
First Bus has invested £2.5m in solar power with the installation of over 6,000 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels across 20 depot sites as part of its net-zero emissions strategy. This investment is the latest step in First Bus’ pledge to reduce the overall emissions generated by its bus operations, as it looks to achieve the […]
National Express is to operate a fleet of zero-emission double-decker electric buses for the first time. Running from 20 to 26 June, the services will transport festival-goers on a high frequency shuttle bus from Bristol Bus and Coach Station direct to Glastonbury Festival. National Express will be running some AD Enviro400s from its National Express […]
Manchester-based Little Gem Bus Company has ceased running contracted bus services. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has arranged emergency cover for several bus routes set to be withdrawn in Manchester, Trafford, Tameside and Stockport. Cover has been found for school bus services 719 and 761 (Barlow High and St Ambrose) and 773 (Altrincham College) from […]
Alexander Dennis has delivered the first next-generation Enviro500EV zero-emission double-decker to The Kowloon Motor Bus Company (KMB) in time for the operator’s celebration of its 90th birthday. The Enviro500EV is a newly-developed, integral battery-electric double-decker which utilises the heavy-duty variant of the efficient Voith Electrical Drive System, giving it a peak power output of 410kW […]
The Coach Tourism Association (CTA) is inviting operators, wholesalers, and suppliers to its Spring Networking event in Llandudno from Sunday 21 to Monday 22 May. The event is designed to support coach operators increase product and develop new business. CTA Spring Networking presents the latest initiatives for coach tourism in Wales, including a fam trip […]
Jason Prince has been appointed the new Director of Urban Transport Group, the UK’s network of city region transport authorities. Jason is currently Head of Public Affairs for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), a position he has held for over three years, and prior to this, he worked for Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) […]