Simon Posner is returning to the industry, joining ITT Hub as Director of Strategic Affairs, to support the development of the ITT Hub news channel. As former CEO at the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), Simon has extensive experience working in the DfT, followed by 20 years in senior roles at the trade association, […]
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) now offers a range of semi-permanent and permanent solutions for the protection of drivers and passengers. These are designed to be fitted to new and existing vehicles to reduce the risk of virus transmission. The ADL-designed solutions include: Universal mounting brackets and plates for hand sanitiser dispensers, suitable for Alexander Dennis […]
BusyBus and the FAB4 Taxi Tour have teamed up for a combined tourist experience. The affiliation will see customers first go out on a three-hour FAB4 Beatles-themed tour of Liverpool in a black cab. On the other day, BusyBus will provide a full-day adventure tour to either The Lake District or North Wales. Using online […]
Plans to implement a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in Leeds have been paused. Councillor James Lewis, Deputy Leader and Executive Member with responsibility for air quality, has said air quality in the West Yorkshire city is actually getting better. If the city’s air pollution is expected to stay below legal limits then the council will […]
Hanover’s multimedia signage is being used to deliver news, developments and advice to passengers. The manufacturer says this is helping the sector deliver a rapid response during the pandemic, in an ever-changing communications environment. Hanover’s TFT screens have the ability to display still images, animated graphics and high definition videos, enabling users to get messages […]
A letter requesting urgent funding for the coach industry has been sent to the Treasury by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT). It follows from a letter sent in July by CPT’s Head of Policy, Alison Edwards, requesting support. Signed by CPT CEO, Graham Vidler, the letter proposes temporary relief for the sector’s financial obligations […]
VDL Bus & Coach has set up a new company for UK customers in a former DAF dealer’s in Barnsley. Following the demise of Moseley PCV earlier this year, the Dutch manufacturer has moved quickly to maintain continuity with its DAF-based Futura product but says it is planning to add other models in its line-up […]
Leon Daniels OBE, Chairman of new exhibition ITT Hub, and Vice President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, has been appointed to the Government’s Net Zero Board (NZTB), an external advisory board which provides objective and impartial advice on transport decarbonisation to the Department for Transport (DFT). The NZTB brings together leaders from […]