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 […]
D4 medical updates The Government is making temporary provisions for bus and lorry drivers aged 45 and over to forego the need for a D4 medical in order to renew their driving entitlement. These changes are temporary and will only apply where the driver does not have any existing notifiable health conditions, and their licence […]
Rules on Driver CPC have been temporarily relaxed during the coronavirus outbreak. The DfT has put in place temporary changes to professional driver qualification requirements. Professional bus drivers whose Driver Qualification Card (DQC) expires in the period 1 March 2020 to 30 September 2020 can continue driving. Drivers should continue to carry their expired DQC.