Stagecoach is planning to increase its electric bus fleet by over 80% in the next 12 months. The plan is part of its continuing journey towards being a net-zero business. It has published a new report outlining progress in 2021-2022 against the strategy it launched in 2021, ‘Driving Net Zero: Better Places to Live and […]
Shell and Flix (the company behind FlixBus) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and entered a long-term strategic partnership for the use of alternative fuels on long-distance coaches. The first project under the new strategic partnership will see Shell and Flix aim at advancing the development and introduction of bio-LNG for the Flix coach […]
Vehicle conversion specialist, TBC Conversions (TBC) has been named as the highly commended Manufacturer of the Year at a business awards ceremony. The Business Eye Award for Manufacturer of the Year celebrates excellence across innovation, attention to detail, state of the art engineering and market success. Founded on the principles of intelligence, care, and empathy, […]
National Express is trialling a new camera monitoring system, set to hit roads across the UK in the coming months. The all-new Caetano Levante IIIA is the first in the coach company’s white fleet to use Orlaco’s ‘Mirroreye’ CMS, which replaces the use of conventional wing mirrors. Developed in partnership with Caetano, the CMS is […]
Extra funding from the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has saved TfL bus services from being cut. Despite the Mayor’s actions, trade union Unite is still disappointed at the cuts that will still be made, blaming the government for lack of funding. Substantial cuts to the central and inner London bus network were proposed due […]
After 47 years of operation, management at Aberfeldy Motor Services has decided to retire. Run by husband and wife team Lynda and John Stewart, the last service to depart will be its 30 December tour. John told B&CB: “We have decided enough is enough. We are both getting older and the driver shortage issue is […]
Newport Bus is extending its network from Chepstow to serve Beachley and Lydney in the Forest of Dean. The operator is taking these routes over from Stagecoach who announced in early October that it is cancelling the services. Newport Bus now operates two new routes from Chepstow; route C4 will be the new Chepstow town […]
Shropshire-based Dulson Training has teamed with Lakeside Coaches to develop a training programme for operators across the country. The brainchild of Dulson Training, the pilot project took place with Lakeside Coaches. The new service centres on Driver CPC and is now being made available to other operators who are already recognising the benefits. Dulson Training […]