Rotala has been granted permission to appeal on certain aspects of Manchester’s bus franchising case. In March 2021, the company made a claim to the High Court of Manchester to judicially review a number of aspects of the consultation process carried out by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (‘GMCA’) which led to the decision of […]
This week (23 May to 29 May) is Scottish Bus Week. The event provides an opportunity to celebrate bus and the role it can play as a solution to various challenges in society and for the planet. It is also intended as a chance to show gratitude to those working in the bus industry. An […]
Six buses have caught fire at Potters Bar Bus Garage, operated by ComfortDelGro-owned Metroline. Vehicles damaged by fire at the scene include two electric hybrid buses and four diesel buses. Firefighters were called to reports of a significant fire at the Garage at around 2.30pm on Sunday (22 May 2022). Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service […]
A consultation on plans to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to cover almost the whole of London from 29 August 2023 has been launched. Proposals to expand the ULEZ London-wide on 29 August 2023, would see the zone expanding up to the current LEZ boundary covering almost the whole of London. It would […]
Golden Boy Coaches of Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire is the first UK-based company to place an order for a new Irizar i6S Efficient Integral, powered by DAF. At 13.2m long (tri-axle, super-high single-deck), the new coach will come equipped with 53 passenger seats, offering plenty of legroom for passenger comfort. Half iLeather trim will give a […]
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has unveiled EcoLife CoachLine – its latest version of the popular automatic gearbox. The second generation of its proven six-speed automatic transmission system, EcoLife CoachLine is suitable for coach applications, whether operating in a city, inter-city or even a challenging, steep mountain track. It offers advantages for customers including […]
Arriva is marking the Queen’s 70-year reign with a special Platinum Jubilee livery on several of its buses. The specially liveried buses will be used on Arriva routes throughout Merseyside, Kent, County Durham, Northumberland, Hertfordshire and Yorkshire. Alistair Hands, Commercial & Marketing Director at Arriva UK Bus, said: “The Platinum Jubilee is a landmark celebration […]
Registrations of new buses and coaches grew 45.2% in the first quarter of 2022, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The year-on-year increase compares with the weakest start to a year on record in 2021, when orders collapsed as a result of plummeting passenger numbers amidst pandemic-related restrictions. All […]