Enforcement of new rules for London’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is to be delayed. The LEZ, which covers most of Greater London, is due to have its standards tightened for buses, coaches and lorries in line with the Euro VI requirements in place for the central London ULEZ. From 26 October 2020, heavier vehicles not […]
TfL has confirmed a trial of middle-door only boarding in buses will begin this week. Middle-door only boarding could ensure that critical workers can continue to rely on London’s buses to travel, while ensuring that drivers, who have no option to change seats or move in the bus, can maintain social distancing while working. The […]
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) is providing 92 new buses to Go-Ahead Group subsidiary Go Cornwall Bus. Already 44 Enviro200s have been delivered against exceptionally short lead times for the start of a new tendered bus network. They will initially operate to a reduced timetable for essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Go Cornwall Bus commenced […]
Ken Sumner, former proprietor of NDY Coaches, died on 2 April, a month short of his 97th birthday. Always a gentleman, Ken was born in Canada, though his family returned to England during the Depression. He left school slightly early to join the RAF and completed two tours, first with 44th Rhodesia Squadron, where he […]
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Go-Ahead owned Go Cornwall is to give its drivers plastic face visors while the coronavirus is at large. Full story here
Free public transport use on buses and trams is being offered to NHS workers in the West Midlands. Free shuttle services for hospital staff are operating from some Park and Ride and rail and Metro interchanges by the region’s ring and ride service.
Five London bus workers infected with the coronavirus have died. Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, Tweeted: “I’m absolutely devastated to hear that five London bus workers have tragically lost their lives after testing positive for coronavirus. My thoughts arewith their friends and families at this awful time. “I have been clear that our incredible public […]