After investing in nine Yutong electric buses from Pelican Bus and Coach, Go North East has announced a trial of even more electric buses. The Go-Ahead-owned operator is trialling an electric Optare MetroCity on its services around Newcastle and Gateshead, including the Saltwell Park 53 and 54, CityLink 57 and Quaylink Q3. The nine Yutongs […]
Honk for Hope UK’s message of gathering support for the coach industry is spreading throughout the country. On the same day the Blackpool edition of the coach demonstration took place, another was held in south-west Wales. The event saw over 30 coaches run through Carmarthen, Haverfordwest and Cardigan to peacefully raise awareness of the plight […]
As suggested earlier this month, the government has abandoned its guidance on avoiding non-essential use of public transport to avoid the spread of coronavirus. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “We are making clear that anybody may use public transport, while of course encouraging people to consider alternative means of transport where available.” CPT Chief Executive, […]
UPDATED WITH ROUTE INFORMATION A third Honk for Hope UK protest targeting central London has got the backing of trade associations and promises to attract as many as 300 coaches. Following events at Lightwater Valley and Blackpool, Honk for Hope organisers have targeted central London next Monday, 20 July with a huge rally which has […]
Abellio London’s fleet of 34 Caetano e.City Gold electric buses have commenced operation on London routes C10 and P5. The 10.7m Caetano e.City Gold are fully compliant with TfL’s latest specification, including a Camera Monitoring System to replace traditional wing mirrors, Intelligent Speed Assist, Acoustic Vehicle Alert System and a revised front design to improve […]
Transport Museum Wythall is to re-open its doors on Saturday 8 August. It follows almost four months of closure due to the coronavirus crisis. Taking into account government guidelines on social distancing and sanitising, the museum has created a new layout and visitor experience, with a one-way route through the two transport halls. Numbers on […]
One of the industry’s best-known finance brokers, Stoke Park Finance, has reassured operators that, as income streams become available, vehicle finance is being offered. Amid concern that confidence in lending has been impacted by the downturn in bus and coach business, Sarah Hardiman – Stoke Park Director – told Bus and Coach Buyer that vehicle […]
Scottish Government is providing £10 million to support the rapid deployment of bus priority infrastructure by local authorities. At the same time, to breathe new life into mid-life buses and to improve air quality, the £8.8 million Bus Emissions Abatement Retrofit scheme now has improved grant thresholds for operators. Working in partnership with bus operators, […]