Andy Byford has been appointed as London’s new Transport Commissioner, following an international recruitment and selection process. Byford’s most recent role was President and Chief Executive Officer of New York City Transit Authority, where he was responsible for 50,000 staff and devised a $40bn five-year investment plan to renew the city’s transport system. He will […]
Transport ticketing system specialist, Ticketer has been focusing on innovating and prioritising developments to meet the industry’s rapidly changing needs during the current crisis. John Clarfelt, CEO, said: “This is a critical time for our industry and as a business we’ve had to remain agile and adapt to a new world. Fresh thinking, utter commitment, […]
A video has been launched demonstrating how Thermo-fogging equipment at work on one of Rotala’s fleet. As its bus and coach subsidiaries move towards resuming full service, Rotala has invested in Thermo-fogging disinfection equipment at each of its depots. All Rotala’s operating depots will be implementing a daily disinfection regime intended to be efficient, effective […]
Omnibus software has enabled operators to react quickly and effectively to the rapidly changing situation due to the lockdown restrictions. The transport software specialist’s development team has been working to bring several new initiatives to customers to help them adapt to a new way of working. The range of new features is designed to address […]
A further £254 million has been made available by the government to increase the number of bus services. It is in addition to £29 million for trams and light rail. The money is intended to help protect and increase services, while helping ensure there is enough space for them to observe social distancing guidelines. The funding […]
Richard Bamber, Managing Partner of Anthony’s Travel has heaped praise on the legal team at Backhouse Jones for help during the pandemic. “Throughout the crisis and every changing landscape BJ have done their utmost to keep the industry informed through their weekly webinars , on-line courses and emails presented with great professionalism and clarity to […]
The Specialist Leisure Group, SLG, which owns Shearings, National Holidays, Wallace Arnold Travel Shops and several hotel groupings has been placed into administration. The group had made headlines early in the pandemic by refusing to refund deposits as it suspended its holidays and laid off drivers. Now, SLG has announced it’s administration, during which insolvency […]
UrbanThings has been awarded funding to develop social distancing technology. The money comes from Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, and will see the transport technology company fast-track the development of innovations that will help society and businesses return to near-normal. The UrbanThings solution is a social distancing and contact tracing platform for public transport. […]