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 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has arranged emergency cover for several bus routes set to be withdrawn in Manchester, Trafford, Tameside and Stockport.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) […]
Stagecoach and Vision have been awarded contracts to provide school services in Wigan, Bolton and parts of Salford and Bury. They have been awarded as part of the latest round of contracts for the Bee Network, the name given to the upcoming franchised bus network in Greater Manchester. Franchising starts in the region from September. […]
Eurocoaches has invested in Trakm8’s RH600 4G Integrated Telematics Camera with the goal of enhancing the safety of its fleet of 150 vehicles. The RH600 cameras were tested successfully during a trial period and are being installed to further the operator’s efforts to enhance fleet safety and lower insurance premiums. The company also aims to […]