Karsan debuted its e-JEST 5.8-metre bus at Euro Bus Expo, announcing that it will be distributed by fast-growing West Sussex-based EVM. The unusual vehicle which is designed for low-capacity, high-frequency services such as DRT, can take as many as 17 people including standees. It sports a BMW motor and 88kWh battery good for 210km range, […]
The Confederation of Passenger Transport has announced that Paul Lynch, Managing Director of Stagecoach London, will continue as CPT’s President until the end of January 2026, with a one-year extension to his current term. CPT has also announced that Duncan Aspinall, Director of Holmeswood Coaches, has been appointed as CPT Vice-President for 2025. Duncan, who […]
Having achieved its best ever year in the UK during 2024, Irizar is building for future success by pressing ahead with the development of its new HQ located near Blyth in north Nottinghamshire. The site was purchased in 2018, but economic uncertainties as a result of Brexit put the project on hold, with the timeline […]
RHA Coaches continues to extend its offering to coach operators as its membership grows, and is well on track to meet targets. Andy Warrender of RHA Coaches said membership is now over 160, with a rough average of a new member every week, with few leaving the trade association: “Particularly pleasing is that 40% are […]
Record UK sales and the prospect of the new HQ building at its base at Blyth made Euro Bus Expo a moment to celebrate for Irizar UK. “This year we will have delivered over 100 vehicles – our best year end since the business began in 2011,” said Julie Hartley, Sales Director. “Partly because supply […]
Wakefield-based Pelican has expanded its Green Loan and Sustainable Trade Instrument Facility from HSBC UK to £93.5 million, facilitating the supply of up to 600 battery electric buses from Chinese manufacturer, Yutong. Jamie McCullough, Corporate Relationship Director at HSBC UK, said: “Pelican’s growth highlights the pivotal role UK businesses have to play in the shift […]
Buses of Somerset is now electrifying its Taunton and Minehead depots, ready to operate 26 new electric buses from spring 2025. Once complete, the electric-ready depots will enable a fleet of 26 double- and single-decker electric buses to run across Buses of Somerset’s routes. The electric buses will replace part of Buses of Somerset’s diesel […]
Leger Shearings Director Ian Henry has become a non-executive and, with his wife Kathleen, have become minority shareholders. CEO Liam Race, CFO Andrew Oldfield, and CPO Chris Plummer become majority stakeholders. For the past 30 years, the business has been led by Ian Henry, who is appointed Non-Executive Chairman. The executives have steered the Group […]