Changes to the Driver CPC are sensible and probably long overdue, though the changes being mooted by the Government may not be those that are needed. In the main, the reason the DCPC is so loathed by many drivers is that the training hoops they are being asked to jump through have little or no […]
Alexander Dennis’ AD24 aftermarket service is preparing its aftermarket for an increase in operator refurbishment requests, anticipating an increase in vehicle refurbishments through its workshops as it continues to see operators lengthen the life of their fleets. The unprecedented, extended period of inactivity for bus operators’ vehicles due to the pandemic is now allowing some […]
Vehicle tracking systems are already essential for some kinds of operation, but what if you don’t have a system installed at base, and occasionally need location sharing? Any Android phone or iPhone already has all you need to share your location with any other person. It’s easy to set up and can be timed for […]
National Express West Midlands staff are due to strike on 16 March. More than 3,000 drivers from the bus operator have voted to take industrial action over a pay dispute, trade union Unite has said. They will be joined by over 200 National Express engineers who voted for industrial action over pay in January. The […]
New operators for services due to withdraw in Greater Manchester have been announced. Last month, Diamond and Vision registered the withdrawal of the 163, 520, 561/562, 575, 527 and 21 bus services. After a bidding process, Go North West will operate the 163, 520, 561/62 and 575 (previously run by Diamond) services while Diamond will […]
TruTac, part of the Microlise Group, is launching a newly developed module which enhances its existing vehicle maintenance and compliance software product, TruFleet. Going live on 6 March, TruFleet Workshop enables users to upgrade to a range of new workshop-focussed features, including the facility to create bespoke templates for all vehicle needs including inspections, repairs, […]
First is operating what has been described as the UK’s first zero-emission autonomous bus service in Oxfordshire. Operated by First Bus and fully accessible for wheelchair and pushchair users, the 15-seater fully electric bus will carry passengers around Milton Park, a business, science and technology park near Didcot and Abingdon. Services will run every 15 […]
Rail disruption has helped National Express’ UK coach patronage increase in 2022, according to the company’s latest set of financial figures. In its full year results for the year ending 31 December 2022, revenue increased to £2.81bn (2021: £2.17bn) at National Express. It reported a group operating loss before tax of £209.9m (2021: £84.9m) during […]