Labour Shadow Transport Minister, Louise Haigh, has set out Labour’s plans to encourage even more local control of the UK bus network if her party wins the next general election. During its first term, a Labour government would pass new legislation to support local transport authorities to take back control of their bus services. Louise […]
Scania is now selling used Scanias online. The new selling platform is part of the Scania Go used vehicle programme. Despite the addition of the online sales platform, customers will still be able to buy used Scanias in the traditional way. The website will feature used vehicle specifications, pictures and the ability to get an […]
Stockton-on-Tees-based M&D Travel has added an Irizar Integral i6s Efficient coach to its fleet. At 12.9m long, the new coach is equipped with 53 passenger seats. Each seat is equipped with a seat back table and USB connectivity. Other passenger amenities include a drinks machine and a washroom located in the central stairwell. The coach […]
A purpose-built, all-electric rapid bus transit system connecting Whitfield with Dover town centre and Dover Priory railway station is set to launch this summer. Kent County Council (KCC) is delivering the Dover Fastrack scheme in partnership with Dover District Council (DDC) and Homes England. A Housing Infrastructure Fund grant supports housing developments at Whitfield and […]
Wrightbus Electroliners are rolling out on London’s route 306 on 13 April 2024. The route will be served completely by electric buses. The operator, Transport UK London Bus (formerly known as Abellio London), is expanding its zero-emission fleet across its six depots, all of which are now enabled for EV routes. They are the first […]
Alexander Dennis has delivered a new Plaxton Leopard to Jones Login of Carmarthenshire. The family business bought the new coach for a new school contract. The 12.2m long Plaxton Leopard for Jones Login is built on the Volvo B8R chassis and has a ZF EcoLife automatic gearbox. It seats 70 passengers in a 3+2 arrangement. […]
Scores of Van Hool coaches ordered by British buyers are now stuck in limbo at Van Hool in Belgium and North Macedonia, following the crash of the company. It is believed that as many as 70 T series vehicles were ordered after Euro Bus Expo in 2022, and some are still in build at Koningshooikt […]
Peterborough is today’s (9 April 2024) stop in the RHA’s series of events across the UK as part of National Coach Week. It is the second of five dates on the tour, which sees the trade organisation promote the coach industry during the annual event, now in its third year. The event took place in […]