A virtual-reality bus driving-simulator is now in place at National Express West Midlands. Using the DriVR machine’s fully immersive 360-degree image, bus drivers can dive into a variety of driving scenarios including severe weather, driving in the dark and emergency braking. It is designed to simulate a real-life trip out on the road, without the […]
Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) has announced that 90% of parts ordered online via its AD24 platform are now delivered the next day. The annual amount spent online on parts has also increased by 228% since 2019 as the manufacturer reveals it has seen a seismic shift in how operators are purchasing parts thanks to benefits […]
Bristol City Council, in partnership with Clear Channel UK, is piloting a Living Roof bus shelter. The purpose-designed roof sits on top of a replacement bus shelter on Redcliffe Way and includes a mix of native wildflowers and sedum plants. Living Roofs, also known as ‘Bee Bus Stops’, are designed to bring more greenery into […]
As I write, we’re just putting the final touches to the 23 December issue. I have just one working day before I mentally wave cheerio to 2022 at Bus & Coach Buyer and join my family for a nice break from business. I know that many of our readers will be working through the festive […]
Following the United Nation’s Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Bus Users UK has joined forces with Women in Transport to highlight how we can all help to make public transport safer for everyone. The two organisations have come up with an action plan ‘Making Public Transport Safer’for people travelling, working or running […]
Public and political pressure mounts on the western England area to bring buses back into public control. A campaign group is calling for a franchised bus network in the west of England, in response to operators having to make cuts in bus services in the region. The Reclaim Our Buses campaign has issued an open […]
Over 130 operators are taking part in the government’s £2 bus fare scheme. With government funding, the operators will be implementing a fare cap of £2 on their bus services in January, February and March 2023. The Get Around scheme is designed to help families, commuters and other passengers save money this winter. The scheme […]
Reading Buses has announced that for the first time on Boxing Day its Green Line 702 service will run from Reading all day. The service provides a fast, direct link to Slough and London. While the route normally runs between Windsor and London, on Boxing Day it will provide a fast service between Reading and […]