Optibus, the end-to-end software platform for public transportation planning and management, has introduced Operations, the first real-time solution for public transportation depot operations and the newest product in Optibus’ comprehensive platform for all public transportation planning needs. Operations enables agencies and operators across the industry to detect and prevent service disruptions resulting from driver staffing […]
Switch Mobility is launching its electric bus platform for the Indian market, called SWITCH EiV 12. The announcement of the new vehicle for India follows last week’s reveal of the company’s new SWITCH e1 electric bus at the European Mobility Expo, a bus designed for the European market. The model is available in two variants, […]
Stagecoach has announced new partnerships with four national charities as part of its ongoing approach to supporting the communities it serves. It has also announced the launch of its new initiative, ‘Stagecoach – Giving for Good’, to support its ongoing commitment to donate 0.5% of pre-tax profits every year to charitable causes. After consulting its […]
The JG Travel Group has expanded the total number of branded coaches available on its tours to 60. This means the number of liveried coaches hitting the road featuring either the National Holidays or Just Go! Holidays branding has more than doubled. The JG Travel Group’s business model is to partner with regional coach providers […]
As Liverpool inches towards bus franchising, its Mayor, Steve Rotheram, has announced a £2 fare cap for bus travel. The new single adult fare is part of the Mayor’s wider plans for the public transport system. Young people will also continue to benefit from all day unlimited travel for just £2.20 by capping MyTicket until […]
Buta Atwal, Chief Executive of Wrightbus, is to retire at the end of the year. Mr Atwal said after “a great deal of consideration” he had taken the decision to pursue his own personal interests. Mr Atwal, who became Chief Executive in 2019 following the successful acquisition of the company by Jo Bamford, will leave […]
Go-Ahead has agreed a takeover offer. Go-Ahead has reached an agreement with Bidco, a newly formed company indirectly owned by Kinetic and Globalvia Inversiones, for a recommended cash acquisition. It follows two acquisition bids announced recently, one made by Bidco, the other by Kelsian (the Australian transport provider that owns London bus operator Tower Transit, […]
Go-Ahead Group has received unsolicited approaches for a takeover of the company. Kelsian Group Ltd and a consortium consisting of Kinetic Holding Company Pty Ltd and Globalvia Inversiones S.A.U have made the offers. The approaches are for possible cash offers for the entire issued, and to be issued, share capital of the company. Kelsian Group […]