Orion Travel has bought its first new vehicle directly from Alexander Dennis and it is the company’s first new double-decker, an Enviro400. With a length of 11.5m, the new bus offers 85 seats, with three-point belts fitted to all fixed seats. The wide low-floor entrance speeds up boarding and alighting, as well as allowing wheelchair […]
Volvo Buses’ bodybuilding partner MCV is now opening an all-new, Volvo-dedicated special production line. The new MCV plant produces the Volvo 7900 Electric and Electric Artic city buses, as well as the Volvo 8900 Electric for European markets. The new facility is located at MCV’s premises outside Cairo, Egypt. MCV began producing complete Volvo electric buses […]
The next Young Bus Professionals conference will be held in Southampton on Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 October, starting with a behind-the-scenes tour of bus refurbishment centre, Hants & Dorset Trim, on the Wednesday afternoon and followed by dinner with after-dinner speaker Matt Carney, CEO Bus at Go-Ahead Group, giving his insights and observations of […]
National Express has appointed Javier Martinez Prieto as its new managing director. Javier has over 30 years’ experience working at Alsa, Mobico Group’s Spanish transport division, most recently serving as Purchasing and Maintenance Director. He is tasked with driving forward National Express’ strategic growth, strengthening its competitive position. His appointment comes as National Express and […]
Lothian has announced the appointment of Sarah Boyd as its Chief Executive to oversee the further integration of Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams. This follows the decision of City of Edinburgh Council, Lothian’s Majority Shareholder, in 2020 to review the governance structure of its Transport Arms’ Length Organisations (ALEOs) to achieve a more integrated approach […]
Kathryn Pulham will be taking on the role of Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) President from 29 January 2026. Kathryn willtake the reins from Paul Lynch who has served as CPT President for the past two years. Kathryn has over 17 years’ experience in the bus and coach industry, having been a Director of Pulhams, […]
A new fleet of 30 Yutong E12 electric buses has been unveiled by Midland Bluebird today (15 September 2025). The new buses represent an investment of £14m by the McGill’s Group, owned by entrepreneur brothers Sandy and James Easdale. Each are capable of carrying up to 70 passengers. Equipped with 422kWh capacity batteries, the fleet […]
Michael Leech of First Bus North & West Yorkshire is the winner of the 57th Bus Driver of the Year National Final. The conclusion of the competition took place on Sunday 14 September and saw Michael take home the BDoY Trophy and £4,100 prize money. Aged 46, he is a regular at the finals and […]