Crossing the Humber Bridge to get to Hull-based East Yorkshire was somewhat emblematic of what is happening at the operator. The business is making a journey from its past form as EYMS, crossing a gulf of uncertainty to get to the fresh banks of a new tomorrow. The company has been acquired by Go-Ahead Group […]
Volvo’s premium integrated B11R 9900 has been named Irish Coach of the Year for 2020. The award was made by Irish publication Fleet Bus & Coach. Described by the judges as “spectacular”, they said Volvo had taken the best from the 9700 and used that as a foundation to “build a coach for the discerning […]
Harris Group has revealed details of a new electric bus. Called the STEED (Sustainable Transport Electric Energy Delivered), the vehicle has been optimised to Harris Group specifications by Chinese manufacturer Higer. It is set to take to Irish roads in 2020. Powered by CATL lithium ion batteries producing 174 Kw of output, the STEED has […]
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 […]