Blackpool is a town that is re-inventing itself, looking for new opportunities to grow employment and amenity opportunities for its visitors and resident population. At around 139,000, the latter has been in decline for a number of years and faces the added challenges of ageing and deprivation but the town’s unitary authority is delivering on […]
Optare is to supply 37 Metrodecker electric double-deckers to Tower Transit Group. The buses are for use on the operator’s two new electric routes in London. The Metrodecker EV, described by Optare as the world’s first zero-emission double-decker, is now in its second generation, with the initial prototype launched in 2016. The first entered service […]
Stagecoach is launching an on-demand service in the Tees Valley. Unveiled in Hartlepool, the Tees Flex service aims to help residents in more isolated communities across the region travel across Tees Valley. Nine new, high-quality Mercedes-Benz Sprinters will be used for the pilot, which has been funded by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority. […]
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced £5 billion of new funding to overhaul bus and cycle links for every region outside London. The package of investment will boost bus services by focusing on a range of priorities, set to include: Higher frequency services, including evenings and weekends More ‘turn up and go’ routes New priority […]
Arriva Bus and Coach Sales of Cleckheaton is to hold a Van Hool Approved Used Ride and Drive event on 17 to 21 February. The Arriva sales team will be on hand throughout to agree special event-only deals. There will be a host of coaches to choose from with models ranging from 2006 to 2019, […]
Prices on Moseley (PCV)’s entire range of used stock will be reduced at its upcoming sales event on 18 to 20 February. Vehicles will be ready to go out for test drives and underbody inspection will be available on used stock. Sales, aftersales and parts staff will be on hand during the days. The dealership […]
Following a successful trial last year, Shropshire Council has doubled the frequency of Shrewsbury’s Park & Ride service. Plans to further improve the service, operated by Arriva Midlands, include a potential new site to serve the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. From this week, buses serving the Meole Brace Park & Ride site will run every ten […]
Local authorities can now apply to become the UK’s first all-electric bus town. The winning area will receive up to £50m from the government to help pay for a brand-new fleet of electric buses, reducing emissions and cleaning up the air in their community. The town selected will be used as a model to help […]