The Scottish Government has launched the second phase of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB), with up to £58 million available. Introduced in 2021, ScotZEB replaced previous funding streams as a means to encourage the bus industry to find new and innovative ways to finance zero-emission buses and infrastructure. The second phase expands […]
Oxford Bus Company has invested £2m in seven Mercedes-Benz Tourismos for its service to Heathrow Airport. The new coaches will increase this airline service to every 20 minutes. An additional 12 departures will go between Oxford and Heathrow Airport daily from 28 May onwards, providing an extra 4,536 seats weekly. The upgrade in services from […]
Volvo Buses confirms two orders totalling 189 electric buses for Stagecoach, including its largest electric bus order to date. Volvo Buses has secured two orders for a total of 189 new electric buses from Stagecoach. One order for 170 electric buses is Volvo Buses biggest electric bus order ever. Stagecoach is to take delivery […]
People are being given the chance to have their say on plans to reform bus services in the Liverpool City Region. Mayor Steve Rotheram and the Combined Authority is launching the new public consultation on bus franchising in the area today. Local residents, businesses, trade unions and stakeholders are being asked to give feedback on […]
The RHA has launched a ‘Manifesto for the Coach Industry’ at the start of this year’s National Coach Week (Friday 12 May). It calls on politicians across the country to support the coach sector – and to Think Co.A.C.H.E.S. At every level of politics, from Westminster, to mayors’ offices, to local councils, our government needs […]
FlixBus has doubled its partnership with Berrys Coaches ahead of the summer season. The new route between Taunton and Newcastle offers daily journeys to cities including Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham, Bristol University of West England (UWE) and Bristol city centre. An initial relationship began in 2021, which saw Berrys connections available to book via FlixBus’ channels. […]
National Express Group is to change its name to Mobico Group from early June 2023. The Board of Directors believes that the Mobico name better reflects the Group’s international nature and its diverse range of mobility services, as it continues to focus on the modal shift to mass transit. The Group’s operating subsidiaries will retain […]
Equipmake showcased its coach repower technology at ITT Hub in Farnborough. The vehicle repower specialist displayed Westway Coach’s Van Hool T917, which has had its diesel engine converted to electric. The conversion from ICE to fully electric maintains the passenger and luggage capabilities of the original coach. The conversion has seen the coach’s diesel engine […]