German operator, KVG Kieler Verkehrsgesellschaft (KVG), is set to become the first operator in the country to take delivery of new Mellor Sigma electric buses. The three Sigma 7s, specified to KVG’s latest design specifications, will form part of the operator’s mission to electrify its fleet when delivered in March. KVG, the main operator in […]
First launched in 1993, Vigor is a wool rich moquette that has remained one of Camira’s bestselling fabrics for three decades. To celebrate its continued popularity, the global textile manufacturer has given the range a new lease of life with the reintroduction of 31 designs from the Vigor archives. Featuring an array of iconic patterns, […]
Thornes Independent of Hemingbrough, North Yorkshire is set to hand over the 71 route to Go-Ahead-owned East Yorkshire on 14 April. The rural Service 1 route has been operated by Thornes since 1952, the same year Queen Elizabeth acceded to the throne. Running between the operator’s former home village of Bubwith and Selby, the service’s […]
Returning for its 15th edition, Transport Ticketing Global is the world’s leading event for smart ticketing and mobility. The event takes place at Olympia London on 7 – 8 March 2023. The event offers opportunities to meet leaders, decision-makers and ticketing specialists from transport operators, authorities, industry bodies and technology providers. Explore the latest industry […]
FirstGroup plc has agreed to buy Ensign Bus Company Limited, the Essex-based operator founded by Peter Newman which has extensive operations around London. The acquisition of the Ensignbus business will not only provide a number of synergies and value accretive growth opportunities in the B2B and bus vehicle dealership markets, but it will also enhance […]
A trial has shown the regenerative effect of undulating roads on hydrogen- and battery electric-powered buses. Results are now in of the trial of two Caetano buses, one hydrogen- and the other battery-electric-powered, that took place in the Peak District National Park last year. During the test, the rolling hills were observed to have a […]
Asset Alliance Group’s bus and coach division has reached a major milestone after exceeding £500 million in funding vehicles for the sector. The transport solutions specialist has financed more than 2,500 buses and coaches since Forest Asset Finance was acquired by Asset Alliance Group in 2015. Spearheaded by founding directors, Michael Bycroft and Darren Fitzpatrick, […]
After police concern of football-related violence and disorder still occurring, the Traffic Commissioners have been asked to revise the guidelines for operators taking passengers to sports events. The coach industry has complied with a voluntary code of practice whereby operators taking passengers to a designated sporting event meet certain guidelines set by the police. The Traffic Commissioners’ […]