As a result of the ongoing coronavirus restrictions that will be effective in April, the decision has been taken to postpone the 2021 South East Bus Festival and the Kent County Agricultural Society’s Heritage Transport Show, of which it is a part, until later in the year. Originally scheduled to be held at Kent Showground […]
From 7 March, Stagecoach companies across Scotland will be introducing a simpler to understand range of tickets and fares. The new range will make it easier for passengers to be confident that they are always getting the best value travel for the journeys they make, and acknowledges the increased flexibility people are now looking for. […]
Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) has announced its next generation double-deck hydrogen bus will deliver a zero-emission range of up to 300 miles. It will be powered by a Ballard fuel cell power module through the Voith Electrical Drive System (VEDS). Designed and fully built in Britain, ADL’s next generation hydrogen double-decker is being developed under […]
Development work has started on a £30 million package of bus priority measures for services between Birmingham, Sandwell and Dudley. The work is expected to improve reliability and journey times on commuter routes. The measures will include new bus lanes, priority junctions and bus gates, with new state-of-the-art bus stops offering real time information along […]
British technology company Zipabout has created a solution that enables transport operators to connect with brands, businesses and retailers of all sizes and reward passengers for using public transport. The solution is designed to improve passenger experience and loyalty by offering rewards and even a thank you for returning to public transport. It can also […]
The Coach Tourism Association has broadly welcomed the ‘roadmap’ from which it is hoped the UK will emerge from lockdown. Commenting on the government’s announcement on its Roadmap, CTA chair Robert Shaw said: “The prime minister’s announcement yesterday on a Roadmap out of Covid-19 lockdown for England is very welcome. While there are still a […]
Electric vehicle developer, Arrival, is to begin trials of its zero-emission bus with First. The trials, which will see Arrival buses navigating existing First Bus routes in the UK, are due to begin this autumn. Arrival unveiled its electric bus last June. It is designed to reduce operating costs for operators, which the company envisions […]
CEO of inbound tourism trade body UKinbound, Joss Croft, says she is pleased the Government has included international inbound tourism in its plans to ease lockdown restrictions. Regarding the Prime Minister’s roadmap out of lockdown, Joss said: “We’re really pleased that the Prime Minister has listened to the industry and has included international inbound tourism […]