Go-Ahead Group has made a multi-million-pound investment in engineering apprenticeships. The goal of the investment is to create a clearer career pathway for emerging talent, increase the skills and knowledge of its Two new engineering academies in London and Greater Manchester will support the apprenticeship programme and host training for current engineers. Apprentices will initially […]
Pelican Engineering has secured additional funding from HSBC UK to increase the supply of electric buses and coaches across the UK. Pelican is to supply an extra 780 battery electric Yutong buses for UK operators in the coming year. This latest order of vehicles includes fully electric single deck E10 and E12 buses, over one […]
Robert’s Travel Group is seeking a name for a new addition to its fleet, a tri-axle Mercedes-Benz Tourismo. The coach is to be driven by Robert’s employee Elton, who called his previous coach Sharon. The driver has been part of the company for over 13 years. He is known not only for his expert driving […]
Ticketer is continuing its long-standing partnership with Cardiff Bus. The operator has now completed the roll out of the Ticketer TK300 system across its whole fleet. In addition to upgrading to the advanced TK300 ETMs, Cardiff Bus will benefit from Ticketer’s Road Restriction Alerts, with further feature enhancements set to launch later this year. Featuring […]
Further steps to support the inclusion of SME operators in the Bee Network is being made by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) in the next round of franchising procurement. The move has been welcomed by the Association of Local Bus Company Managers (ALBUM), which has called for what it describes as a more equitable franchising […]
Sittingbourne-based NK Holidays has invested in two new coaches as it marks its fifth anniversary. The vehicles are 13m Mercedes-Benz Tourismos and have 48 Lux Line reclining seats which move sideways for extra width, two fridges, a servery, air conditioning and advanced radar safety system to assist drivers’ vision in the blind spots. The new […]
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has named one of its electric buses after a figure in its local community. The bus was named after Tony Miller (1941-2024), a lifelong Nottingham resident and much-loved champion of the St Ann’s community in the city, during a special ceremony held in the city’s St Ann’s area on the first […]
Heavy vehicle electric conversion specialist KleanDrive is converting 30 Wrightbus Streetdecks for First Bus. KleanDrive will provide state-of-the-art e-drivetrain technology for repowering with First-owned Ensignbus carrying out the installation and refurbishment of the bus chassis and interior, before going into service. The diesel-related components removed are returned to First Bus for reuse within the remaining […]