Wrightbus is to create up to 300 permanent jobs after winning a string of orders from the UK and Ireland. It will also convert 120 existing temporary jobs into permanent positions as it looks to ramp up production at its Ballymena headquarters. The firm, which was bought out of administration by green entrepreneur Jo Bamford […]
UK Government expects depot-based transport like buses to constitute the bulk of the 2020s hydrogen demand from the mobility sector. This is according to the Government’s UK Hydrogen Strategy, published today. The Strategy sets out the government’s plans to create a thriving hydrogen power network across the UK. In the report, the Government said it […]
Ricardo, the environmental, engineering and strategic consulting company, has received Government funding to create a retrofit hydrogen fuel cell bus. Ricardo secured the UK Government money through the Hydrogen Transport Hub Demonstration competition. The contest is part of the Government’s Tees Valley Hydrogen Hub project, which is seeking to showcase real-world hydrogen transport technology solutions. […]
The Coach Tourism Association‘s Workshop and Networking event set to take place in Liverpool has been postponed – because coach operators say they are too busy to go. The event – originally set for 26 – 28 September – had an enthusiastic response, says the CTA, but almost all of the bookings were from supplier […]
Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) has appointed Chris Gall as its new Group Engineering Director. Joining from Jaguar Land Rover, Chris is tasked with developing the company’s product range in new technologies and new markets. In his new role at ADL, Chris will leverage his experience to continue to develop and execute the company’s strategy and […]
According to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT’s) figures released today, the UK’s new bus and coach market grew by 231.1% in the second quarter of 2021. The upswing follows last year’s near standstill due to the affects of the pandemic. There were 1,086 vehicles registered in the second quarter of 2021. This figure […]
Annual bus and coach display Showbus is to go ahead on its planned date of 26 September. Taking place at the Hertfordshire County Showground, changes have been made for the safety of visitors. While the gates will be open from 8.30am for entrants, only a limited number of pre-booked visitors will be able to access […]
Like many operators up and down the country, Ensignbus has had its share of staff absences due to ‘pings’ on the NHS Covid app. Over the period of the pandemic, the Purfleet-based operator and dealer has had a bitter-sweet experience. Surprisingly, its dealership side has been busy, according to its Chairman, Peter Newman. However, he […]