ArrivaClick has launched in Watford. The demand responsive minibus service will be phased in, complying with government guidance and scaled up as the restrictions around COVID-19 are lifted. Subsidised by Watford Borough Council, ArrivaClick is aimed at delivering a cost efficient mode of transport, priced between a bus and taxi fare. It can be booked […]
OmniSTOPdesign, a software package for creating attractive and accurate passenger transport stop or station information displays, has been completely updated. Its creator, Omnibus, has made it even easier to use. Now that the frequency of services is changing almost daily and other services are restarting, often with fewer staff to manage them, there is even […]
In all, 95 coaches from the around the country have taken part in a rally to raise awareness of the plight of the industry during the coronavirus pandemic. The Honk for Hope UK campaign was organised by Jenna Rush of North East Coach Travel. Jenna told Bus and Coach Buyer: “This event is not a […]
Go-Ahead London has noticed numerous improvements to workshop safety and vehicle repairs since using a portable induction heater at its New Cross accident and repair centre. Supplied by Automotive Equipment Solutions (AES), the UK distributor for Josam commercial vehicle workshop products, the JH1000 heat inductor is designed for lighter straightening and loosening of heavy vehicle […]
Technology company Passenger is launching myTrip, a mobile ticketing and tracking app for buses. Aimed at the needs of smaller operators, the app is intended to boost customer confidence as they return to travel. Due to be released in August, myTrip is being developed to help smaller operators without existing apps (including school and shuttle […]
Buses are central to helping Britain deliver the Prime Minister’s New Deal plan, according to the Confederation of Passenger Transport’s (CPT’s) Chief Executive, Graham Vidler. Boris Johnson is to announce a “New Deal”, designed to put jobs and infrastructure at the centre of the government’s economic growth strategy. The Prime Minister will announce that the […]
VisitBritain has set up a ‘We’re Good To Go’ covid healthcheck scheme which can be used by tourism businesses including coach operators to reassure customers. The scheme uses government guidance for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, to present a checklist of measures required to avoid virus transmission and notifies the operator of any changes […]
Following the closure of Manchester Community Transport (MCT) and the COVID-19 pandemic, Diamond Bus North West has been operating services on an emergency tender to Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). The company’s MD, Bob Dunn, praised his staff for delivering these new services during the pandemic. Since 19 April, Diamond Bus North West have operated […]