Volvo Buses has received an order for 128 hybrid buses to operate in Brussels. Belgian transport provider STIB-MIVB has placed the order. The deal takes place within the framework of an agreement that was awarded to Volvo Buses by STIB-MIVB in 2018. Since then, Volvo has delivered 110 hybrid buses for the Brussels public transport […]
Coaches, minibuses and buses are all part of Greater Manchester’s plans to ‘build back better’. Greater Manchester is calling on Government to help it tackle air pollution as the city-region sets out ambitions for a green economic recovery following the coronavirus pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic has seen air pollution levels drop by 30% and road […]
TfL is instigating a study to better understand the pattern of coronavirus infections and deaths among London’s bus workers. TfL has asked University College London (UCL) Institute of Health Equity to provide independent advice as part of a forthcoming two-part study. The studies are being commissioned following the deaths of 33 colleagues, including 29 drivers, […]
With the planned Midland Red Day public event cancelled due to the coronavirus, Transport Museum Wythall is to hold the event virtually on Facebook. On 25 May, the Museum will be posting a variety photos and videos from previous events throughout the day as well as photos of current Midland Red vehicles. There will also […]
Trade union TSSA has labelled TfL’s temporary suspension of the Freedom Pass and 60+ card as a ‘cruel policy’. In the announcement that TfL has received a government funding and financing package to protect its services during the coronavirus pandemic, the temporary suspension of the Freedom Pass and 60+ card concessions to off peak hours […]
James McGinley of McGinley Coaches from Donegal has commented on the coach industry post-lockdown on a local radio station. Listen to him on Highland Radio here.
Cardiff Bus‘ app from Passenger and bike share operator nextbike are now collaborating. nextbike will feature on the app, which allows its 53,000 monthly users to find out everything they need for travelling around Cardiff by bus, from journey planning to live times and purchasing tickets. The addition of nextbike will give passengers the option […]
UK new bus and coach registrations rose 15.8% in the first quarter of 2020, according to the latest results from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). But March’s lockdown measures stunted further growth. Demand rose to 1,403 units, with the growth coming off the back of a particularly weak first quarter in 2019, […]