More protective equipment could be available to drivers and other customer-facing bus and coach employees. Precision-engineering specialist EGR has taken the decision to convert its manufacturing capacity to the supply of plastic protective face shields. Australia’s largest manufacturer of rigid polymer sheeting used in personal protective equipment (PPE) will shortly increase its capacity from 25,000 […]
More focus on cyber security is required as the industry increasingly works from home, according to an independently commissioned research survey by bus and coach insurance specialist, Gauntlet. It also highlighted the possible vulnerabilities of Working From Home Devices (WFHDs). Gauntlet is urging bus and coach operators who may have staff working from home to […]
Coach and bus industry supplier Pride and Joy Clothing is making face masks, wash bags and aprons for care homes – for free. The Chesterfield-based company, which has seen all its business disappear, closed its doors in March but Managing Director, Jane Phillips, then heard that care homes had shortages of PPE: “I went back […]
Rob Blurton, Michelin’s most senior technical field engineer in the UK and Ireland, has detailed steps to follow before laying up vehicles, along with advice on periodic inspections and preparing vehicles to re-enter service. He advises: “No tyre is designed to carry the weight of a parked vehicle indefinitely, so it’s essential operators follow guidance […]
Passengers on London buses will temporarily only be allowed to board via the middle-door from Monday 20 April. The move is part of TfL’s efforts to help combat coronavirus. The change is expected to further improve safety for bus drivers and critical workers as middle-door only entry is thought to enable better social distancing. During […]
A minute’s silence has been observed for London’s transport workers who have died after contracting coronavirus. It was reported that bus drivers have pulled over when and where safe to pay their respects at 11am today (17 April). At the time of writing, 21 London transport staff have passed away after contracting coronavirus, 15 of […]
As part of its efforts to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus, Reading Buses has upgraded contactless payments on its Ticketer ticket machines. The company has configured its ticket machines so customers can purchase a greater range of tickets for their bus travel with a contactless bank card. The machines can now accept contactless […]
Chesterfield-based Nova Tours has ceased trading, it has announced on its social media page, ending a 32-year history. The coach touring specialist had been building its profile and added a new Yutong GT12 coach last year – the 500th to be delivered in the UK. It had an extensive touring programme throughout the UK and […]