A landmark investment of more than £500 million to improve bus infrastructure in Scotland has been announced. The investment is aimed at encouraging more people to use public transport. The move is part of the Scottish Government’s next steps to tackle climate change. It follows an acknowledgement by the Scottish First Minister of a global […]
Somerset County Council has decided to run coaches on school services to “help address a lack of competition in the market and reduce costs”. The local authority is operating a fleet of five Euro VI coaches. It decided to run the vehicles following the loss of several large operators in its area in recent years. […]
The Cambridgeshire taxi driver whose trade association helped expose Fenland Association Community Transport (FACT) and allied operations has pledged support for the re-launched organisation. Dave Humphrey led the Cambridge Bus, Coach and Taxi Association (CBCTA) in a lengthy battle with FACT, alleging abuses of it permit conditions and state aid rules members. As a result, […]
To mark its 70th year in business, Don’s of Dunmow opened its depot gates to all. The celebration saw coaches and buses from the past 70 years on show, which were provided by fellow operators and preservation groups. They were displayed alongside the operator’s most modern coaches, as well as displays of motorbikes and classic […]
Kent operator Chalkwell Coach Hire is being re-liveried, ending around 50 years of its vehicles being primarily white. “For decades, our livery has been white with red and black stripes of one form or another,” said Roland Eglinton, Managing Director. “However, I wanted to stand out from the plethora of operators with white-based coaches, many […]
It was third time lucky for UK Bus Driver of the Year 2019, Adam Stitt of Lothian Buses. Having finished 23rd last year, he said: “I was just hoping for a better result. I’m overwhelmed; I can’t believe it.” One of the last competitors to set off, with start number 80, he preferred this to […]
When it comes to transport, particularly mass public transport, the industry’s long-term vision should be shaped by embracing and supporting new, sustainable energy sources, says Luxfer Gas Cylinders. While diesel buses still have their place – if they meet Euro VI standards – other technologies have to be explored and considered. The Government’s ‘net zero […]
Shrewsbury based tech company FleetGO is to introduce an all-in-one solution to help operators with tachograph compliance on a pay-by-the-month basis. The solution, called Tacho Complete, is a tool that automatically downloads tachograph data from vehicles and driver cards, and performs automatic checks on completeness and possible driver infringements. Ashly E. De la Rosa, Managing […]