Stagecoach has placed the first order for Alexander Dennis’ (ADL’s) next-generation battery-electric buses, taking 55 Enviro400EV double-deckers for its operation in Oxfordshire as part of the government’s ZEBRA scheme. The operator will introduce 55 electric Enviro400EV on its Oxford city and Oxfordshire networks from late 2023, becoming the first customer to place a firm order […]
Demand responsive transport (DRT) services are due to start in North Somerset. North Somerset Council and the West of England Combined Authority have been working together on contracts for these new services which are due to start running from Monday 3 April. The services will see smaller buses being used to provide bespoke journeys without […]
Maynes Coaches of Buckie is marking 76 years of family operation with a new corporate brand. The operator’s new Maynes Legacy brand sees a fleet of ‘obsidian black’ coaches rolled out on its corporate work. A range of EVMs, Irizars and Unvis are being used on the service, which are to a luxurious specification with […]
Electric bus developer, Arrival has appointed a new CEO and announced a 50% cut to its global workforce. Igor Torgov, former Arrival EVP of Digital, has been appointed as CEO. Former CEO, Denis Sverdlov, announced he was to step down from the role in November 2022. As part of plans to reduce operating costs and […]
Non-compliant buses and coaches will face charges to drive into Newcastle’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) from today (30 January). The CAZ requires EuroVI emissions standards for vehicles to be compliant, otherwise they face a charge. Non-compliant (non-EuroVI) PCVs and HGVs will be charged £50 per day, while non-compliant taxi and private hire vehicles will be […]
Two major European transport organisations are calling for the minimum driving age for bus and coach drivers to be lowered to 18 in a bid to address global driver shortfalls. Minimum age for bus and coach drivers is between 21 and 24 in most EU countries, a huge barrier to attracting people after school. Minimum […]
James Thorley has been promoted to UK Bus & Coach Fleet Sales Manager at Scania UK. In his new role, James will be responsible for leading the fleet sales team, building and maintaining long-term customer relationships and partnerships with fleet bus and coach operators. He comes with a wealth of experience having spent more than […]
Today Transport Focus launches its new survey, ‘Your Bus Journey’, to find out how satisfied passengers across England and Scotland are with their bus journey. The transport research group survey will be used to make the case for future improvements and identify good practice. It is intended to help transport authorities, bus operators and governments […]