EPM Bus Solutions has, with the support of Literacy Capital, completed the acquisition of one of the UKs leading passenger transport software businesses, Omnibus. The strategic acquisition sees EPM further strengthen its capability in providing high-quality software solutions across the bus operator and transport authority markets, focussed on improving operational and commercial performance. Founded in […]
Hanover has launched new Smart TFT products to meet the needs of an increasingly digitised public transport sector looking to offer passengers the best onboard experience possible. With features including multiple displays, mixed display sizes and resolutions, the new TFTs offer greater flexibility, attractive aesthetics and the reassurance of a two-year warranty as standard. Used […]
Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, has taken a major step forward in transforming public transport in the city with the arrival of 380 BMC Procity CNG buses powered by Cummins L9N natural gas engines. Built in Turkey, the BMC Procity CNG 12-metre and 18-metre buses were ordered by Baku Transport Agency (BNA) and operator BakuBus LLC […]
Go North East has mobilised a large replacement bus service for the Tyne and Wear Metro, with the help of two local operators, while major works are carried out. The region’s largest bus operator has teamed up with Stanley Travel and JH Coaches, two family-run SME operators, to provide an important service during the major […]
A £17.5 million investment in all-electric buses has been announced by McGill’s. A total of 35 buses have been ordered by the company, comprising 23 electric single-deck buses for McGill’s Johnstone to Glasgow route as well as 12 electric double-deck buses for Xplore Dundee. Xplore Dundee was acquired by McGill’s from National Express in December. […]
The City of Malaga and Avanza have put an Irizar high-capacity zero-emission autonomous bus into service. Malaga has thus become the first European city to have an autonomous bus on its streets. It is a 100% electric zero-emissions 12 metre Irizar ie bus and it is a pioneering project because it involves putting a standard […]
National Express is celebrating recognition for its continued commitment to safety. Both the UK Coach (White fleet and The Kings Ferry) and Bus (National Express West Midlands) divisions of the transport provider have been awarded a top five-star result from the British Safety Council – for the seventh and fifth year respectively. Organisations from over […]
The UK new bus and coach market fell by 32% in 2020, with registrations falling to 3,996 vehicles, the worst total since records began, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Quarter 4, down 35.4% to 1,221 registrations, rounded off what had started as a promising year for the […]