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 […]
Responding to the Prime Minister’s roadmap to removing lockdown restrictions, transport and travel union TSSA asks what support will be given to both industries while Covid restrictions remain in place. Manuel Cortes, TSSA General Secretary, said: “While there is light at the end of the tunnel, the Prime Minister today left many industries with ongoing […]
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has responded to the Prime Minister’s announcement on the roadmap out of lockdown restrictions. On the topic of bus, Chief Executive of the CPT, Graham Vidler, said: “Bus services will be vital in helping people get back to school, work and in time to meet family and friends. “Throughout […]
Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) and BYD UK are introducing a shorter version of the partnership’s BYD ADL Enviro400EV double-decker. With its more compact wheelbase, the 10.3m long model is designed to increase manoeuvrability when navigating congested roads and tight corners. The partnership launched the double deck BYD ADL Enviro400EV in 2019, enabling the electrification of […]
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) has announced that Hong Kong’s largest bus operator The Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Ltd (KMB) has ordered 56 Enviro500 three-axle double deck buses. The new buses are scheduled to be delivered in the second half of 2021. KMB is the largest franchised bus operator in Hong Kong with a fleet […]
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 […]