Virtually every operator in the country has one in their fleet and many of today’s major operators started out by using the ubiquitous Ford Transit. It just seems to have always been there. It still is, but today’s Ford Transits are a very different vehicle than the erstwhile ‘Builder’s van with windows’ of days gone […]
Said to be Europe’s biggest coach parking facility, the site boasts 290 spaces for coaches. The Pink Parking has CCTV, lane controls and 24-hour manning. The purpose-built multi-storey coach parking complex is thought to be the first of its kind. It offers a wide range of facilities, which includes London Designer Outlet, Boxpark Wembley and a […]
DfT is introducing an application process for temporary exemptions for vehicles on specific services that currently do not meet PSVAR regulations. The PSVAR exemption will be for two years and is available via the organisation procuring the service where a separate fare is paid by (or for) 20% or less of those entitled to travel. […]
An investigation into the circumstances in which DANSA – the community transport company sanctioned at Public Inquiry – had licensing charges dropped is awaiting answers to Freedom of Information requests. The South Wales operator runs vehicles with 32 Section 19/22 permits, despite having four O licences. A Public Inquiry headed by Traffic Commissioner Nick Jones […]
The UK Bus Awards 2019 produced its usual clutch of industry heroes and winners, with Nottingham City Transport taking top honours at the London final as this year’s Bus Operator of the Year. The only independent bus awards, the event saw Ensignbus named Top Independent operator, NCT Top City Operator and Stagecoach Cumbria & North […]
Driveline Emissions Technologies has become the first company to successfully validate a retrofit SCRT system meeting CVRAS requirements to Euro III Cummins C series engine vehicles. This adds PCVs such as the Dennis Trident alongside Volvo B7 based vehicles. Driveline’s test programme was completed at Millbrook during October, in addition to the successful Volvo D7 […]
Delaine Buses is the second operator in two years to withdraw from the 205 Stamford-Wittering-Peterborough service. The last day for Delaine to operate it will be 20 December 2019. Delaine took the route over on a commercial basis in October 2018 following the withdrawal of Centrebus from it. The new operator introduced a rationalised service […]
UK’s new bus and coach market fell 26.4% in the third quarter of the year, with 1,340 vehicles registered, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance marked the eleventh consecutive quarterly decline for the sector. The SMMT cites a combination of weak business confidence, confusion over clean air […]