The new Volvo self-charging buses with hybrid power, the “S-Charge” model range, have been upgraded. The new capabilities mean they can now drive silently and emission-free on electricity at higher speeds and cover longer distances than before. For the new Volvo S-Charge model range, electric propulsion can be used at speeds of up to 50 […]
With music events now cancelled across the country due to the coronavirus shutdown, band bus operators have offered their vehicles for NHS staff use. They are being used as accommodation and rest facilities for the key workers. Vans for Bands is parking tour buses at hospitals for use by nurses and doctors fighting COVID-19. The […]
London’s largest private hire operator Addison Lee has partnered with coach platform Zeelo. The partnership is set to enable up to 10,000 vehicles to provide safe transport and reliable logistics to support hospitals and healthcare workers in London through the coronavirus outbreak. Zeelo is offering dedicated coach services for key workers with social distancing measures […]
An award-winning Cambridgeshire coach operator has urged fellow operators to maintain basic services during the pandemic lockdown. Richard Grey, MD of Greys of Ely, has retained a skeleton workforce while furloughing others. He says people are still planning weddings and other events, while some companies still need staff transport. He says that mothballing an entire […]
Cirencester-based Alexcars has ceased trading. A statement from the company said: “It gives great sadness to announce that the directors of Alexcars Ltd have taken the extremely difficult decision to hang the keys up and cease trading. “A number of factors in a short timeframe have impacted the business, not least Covid-19 which has brought […]
Shuttle-ID, a cashless ticketing system designed for home to school services, has issued some insight into the possible affects of COVID-19 on school services. Read it here.
Transport ticketing specialist Ticketer and public transport app specialist Passenger are working together to help operators in these challenging times. To help bus users over the coming weeks, Ticketer is rolling out Passenger’s Live Buses capability to all its operator customers. Live vehicle tracking on Passenger apps and websites will show travellers exactly where buses […]
Sanders Coaches of Norfolk will no longer accept cash payments on its buses until further notice. Local Authority Bus Passes, contactless credit/debit card payments and mobile device payments will still be accepted as normal. Contact details were given on its for passengers who may have difficulty with this so alternative arrangements can be set up. […]