Average trips on buses outside London increased from 25 to 28 trips per person in 2024, according to the Government’s latest statistics. The National Travel Survey (NTS) collected personal travel by residents of England travelling within Great Britain. Data is collected via interviews and a seven-day travel diary, which enables analysis of patterns and trends […]
First Bus is to support the UK’s electricity network with the launch of its largest battery storage site next month, the company has announced today. The facility will be unveiled at its Hoeford bus depot in Hampshire in September, with work starting on an even larger unit in Aberdeen by the end of the year. […]
Durite is launching a new LED warning light. It combines standard amber LED strobing with the HINVII system to improve visibility in low-light conditions and enhance safety for on-site personnel. HINVII (High intensity non-visible intelligent illumination) produces a distinctive purple flash to activate high-visibility materials. This makes hi-vis clothing, signs, cones and machinery glow brightly. […]
A new road linking the M54 and M6 northbound in Staffordshire is to be built. The new project could reduce traffic on existing local roads by around 80%, according to the DfT. The M54-M6 link road is expected to deliver huge economic benefits across the Midlands, including in Telford, Shrewsbury, Cannock and Wolverhampton. “This brand-new […]
Around 7,500 bus workers are either striking or balloting to strike across the UK, trade union Unite has said. Bus drivers and workers in Birkenhead, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Chorley, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Preston, Stoke and Swindon are currently involved in disputes, primarily involving pay. Strikes involving 2,000 London United workers in West London, 1,000 First […]
Rochdale based Atlantic Executive Travel has added a new Mercedes Benz Tourismo L to its fleet. Built to a bespoke specification, the coach seats up to 61 passengers with toilet on a 14m-long chassis. Luxury touches onboard include premium TSE+ seat upholstery and fold out tray tables. The Tourismo L comes equipped with the latest safety equipment fulfilling General Safety Regulation requirements with Sideguard Assist 2, […]
Politicians and TfL are focusing on cutting down anti-social behaviour on public transport. TfL has launched a new poster campaign encouraging people who play content using their device’s speakers on services to be considerate towards others and use headphones. It comes as new TfL research shows that 70% of 1,000 customers surveyed said they find loud music […]
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has named a bus after paralympian, Chris Channon MBE. As well as his paralympic fame, Chris is also known for helping develop a scheme to improve access to 999 emergency call handlers for disabled and vulnerable people. Chris, who has Cerebral Palsy, competed in the 1980 and 1984 Paralympic Games, winning […]