First Bus West of England relaxed its driver uniform rules for the heatwave to allow drivers to work. Across the country, bus services were suspended as it was acknowledged that bus interiors had become hot enough to become unsafe. Passengers reported on Monday that it was like being in ‘a furnace.’ In a tweet, First […]
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, claims TfL cannot wait any longer for a more long-term funding deal from the Government. His claim comes as Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, stated TfL is not giving vital information, leading to the current short-term funding situation. Khan’s statement comes as it is announced London’s transport authority will continue […]
Abellio London Bus is moving into its new depot for West London in Hayes. The new site replaces the operator’s North Hyde Gardens facility. This is Abellio’s first fully-owned bus depot in London. It is a purpose-built operating centre that houses up to 56 buses. Routes 278, 350, 482, U5, U7 and U9 will operate […]
A report from the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has shown evidence suggesting half of British drivers have considered using the bus more to be green. CPT’s Decarbonisation Dividend report, created with WPI Economics, highlights that shifting from car to bus and coach once a month could save millions of tons of C02e emissions. It […]
Wales has voted to lower the default national speed limit in built-up areas and busy pedestrian streets from 30mph to 20mph. The new slower speed limits are currently being trialled in eight communities across Wales and will be rolled out nationally in September 2023. The new legislation will not apply a blanket speed limit on […]
A zero-emission Equipmake bus is leaving Norfolk today on its journey to Buenos Aires for in-service trials. Featuring Equipmake’s zero-emission powertrain, the bus was developed in the UK and has now completed testing in this country. The single-decker is set to start in-service running in Argentina’s capital in Q3 of this year. It is set […]
In its first event since 2018, the Aberdeen & District Transport Preservation Trust is to hold an Open Day on Sunday 14 August. The event is to be held at the Grampian Transport Museum, Alford (AB33 8AE), between 11am and 4pm. A range of vintage buses and coaches will be on display dating back to […]
Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, has announced the return of the Expressway Eurolines service linking Dublin with London and Birmingham from 7 July. The Expressway Eurolines service is currently being operated by a contractor on behalf of Expressway, with two return services operating each week. The vehicle currently in use is a new 53-seater […]