An Essex minibus operator is to challenge Transport for London over a ULEZ charge – after revealing an issue which could affect thousands of pre-Euro 6 minibuses in the UK. The ULEZ charge for a 16-seat minibus under five tonnes is set at £12.50, but almost ALL van conversions built before 2011 are registered as […]
As part of its ongoing investment, Alfa Coaches has taken delivery of ten new Mercedes-Benz Tourismos. The new coaches are part of a fleet replacement programme, replacing 2011 and 2012 Tourismos owned from new. The latest arrivals mark a departure from the traditional buttermilk and blue colour scheme to more modern warm white Ivory paintwork […]
Hull-based East Yorkshire has introduced two brand-new state-of-the-art buses into its fleet to show its support for rural bus services. The two new single-deck buses are packed with the latest innovations to ensure passengers have an enjoyable journey, including free wifi, USB charging points, extra comfortable seats, wireless charging points for mobile phones, reading lights […]
The Cumbria Easter Rally took place on Easter Saturday and Sunday bringing a wide variety of PCVs and commercial vehicles to Kirkby Stephen and Brough. A frequent free service ran between the two towns that normally only see a single service every day. A popular vehicle with visitors was this Huddersfield Daimler CVG6-30 with East […]
Converters, coachbuilders and operators will recognise the New Daily as, on the outside at least, it’s visually a very similar vehicle. The latest changes are an upgrade rather than a complete new model as the body structure including the bonnet, is the same as the previous model launched on the top of Mont Blanc in […]
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) UK has announced the appointment of Graham Vidler as its new Chief Executive. Mr Vidler was previously Director of External Affairs at the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association. He takes up his new post on 7 May. Before joining the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association, Graham was Director of […]
Irizar (UK) has now sold 400 vehicles in the UK since being established in 2011. The landmark achievement has come after longstanding Irizar customer, Barnes Coaches of Swindon, took two more i6 Integral coaches. The two new vehicles are among the first to feature the latest DAF Euro VI C engine technology. The pair consists […]
Bristol bus independent Abus has had the decision of the Traffic Commissioner overturned, an appeal deciding the operator is entitled to employ drivers through another company. Traffic Commissioner Kevin Rooney (B&CB 16 November 2018) had said the close relationship between Abus and nearby Mundens, from whom Abus hired drivers, was unusual and unlawful, and suspended […]