Promptly for 22 registration plates on 1 March, Travel Caledonian has taken delivery of five new Mercedes-Benz Tourismos from EvoBus (UK). The 13.1m vehicles will support the return of Caledonian Leisure’s coach touring programme into Europe from 8 March. They offer comfortable travel in 53 reclining seats and provide customers with reassurance that the air delivered […]
Winchester-based Friends of King Alfred Buses (FoKAB) has confirmed details of its Original King Alfred Buses Running Day in and around the city on Monday 2nd May 2022. Up to 12 traditional King Alfred buses ranging in age from 91- to 52-years-old will be recreating the old days on 2 May 2022, in company with […]
Go North East is trialling an electric Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliner on its popular Angel 21 route. The bus will be trialled on the service for one week from today (28 February), serving Brandon, Durham, Arnison Centre, Chester-le-Street, Birtley, Low Fell, Gateshead and Newcastle. The trial follows on from the bus company’s introduction of the region’s […]
The North East’s bus network is on the cusp of a transport revolution and plays a critical role in the climate change agenda. Buses reduce congestion on our roads, they connect our communities and boost our economy. The industry is a major employer too, providing jobs for 6,000 people in the North East alone. Over […]
The Scottish Government has awarded over £62 million through the first phase of the Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB). This is the largest investment made in Scotland to decarbonise buses, supporting the Scottish Government’s Mission Zero ambition for transport. It will support operators in replacing 276 old diesel buses with new battery-electric models and […]
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) has been recognised for its international development at the Centre for Engineering Education & Development (CeeD) Industry Awards. In addition to winning the Internationalisation category, ADL’s apprenticeship programme was shortlisted for the Skills Development award. CeeD is a recognised national body supporting a range of industry sectors in Scotland, bound together […]
TfL is to receive Government funding until 24 June 2022. The announcement is the latest in a series of bailouts from the Government to support the capital’s transport body due to the affects of Covid. A statement from the Secretary of State for Transport, RT Hon Grant Shapps, said: “The government is committed to supporting […]
Women in Transport’s Diversity and Inclusion Bus Group is launching a new online resource designed to aid in employment in the bus and coach sector. The Inclusive Employment Journey (IEJ) will cover every step of employment, from community engagement and recruitment, through to support with life after a career in bus and coach. The initiative […]