Essex County Council is to launch a website to encourage bus use in the county. The initiative is part of its TravelEssex campaign, designed to help the transport network build back from Covid-19 and encourage people to swap from car to bus. The TravelEssex website will include all information relating to bus travel and a […]
Translink is handling special public transport arrangements during the Period of Mourning following the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II. The operator will be providing buses enabling members of the public to pay their respects to HM Queen Elizabeth II at Hillsborough Castle during the period of official mourning. A free and frequent shuttle bus […]
DVSA vehicle standards assessors will not be scheduled to work at Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) on the 19 September due to the Bank Holiday and State Funeral. If you have an annual test booked on 19 September 2022, your ATF should contact you to confirm the test will not go ahead. They should offer to […]
Following the sad news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral on Thursday 8 September, electronic destination displays on Transdev buses have carried the simple message “Thank You, Ma’am” in recognition of the Monarch’s 70 years of service to the nation. The company will be providing a Sunday service on Monday […]
Hearing the sad news that we have lost David Morris – the charismatic owner of DRM Bus in rural Herefordshire – many readers have left messages of condolence. The messages on social media underline what a huge (in every sense) character David was, but also record the influence and passion he had for developing rural […]
CaetanoBus is taking part in a study with Portugal’s ANA-Vinci Airports to assess the feasibility of cutting CO2 emissions through replacing ICE buses with hydrogen-powered variants. The study also includes airport operation vehicles and the initial part of which will evaluate the most appropriate location and several aspects of airport operations, including the type and […]
MCard, the multi-operator smartcard brand for West Yorkshire, has launched a new marketing campaign. The marketing push is designed to encourage full-time students and those under 26-years-old to make the most of discounted unlimited weekly and monthly travel on buses or trains right across West Yorkshire. Full time students and those under 26 can enjoy […]
Major transport disruption in Edinburgh is expected as the public gathers in large numbers to pay their respects to HRM Queen Elizabeth II. With the coffin to be transported from the city centre to Edinburgh Airport, a series of local and major road closures will be in place. This will have a significant knock-on impact […]