The last of EVM’s order for ArrivaClick demand-responsive vehicles has been delivered, and with it, the foundation of one of the most innovative developments in the modern history of the bus industry. I’m riding aboard that final ArrivaClick vehicle now, and pondering over much more than just the remarkable vehicle I’m aboard. And this Irish-built, […]
Traffic Commissioner, Kevin Rooney, has given a decision on Abus. He said the Bristol operator’s licence will be suspended from 11:59pm on 31 January 2019 unless the way the business is run is changed. Provided the operator is working positively towards restructuring operations to be fully compliant with the law, the suspension date can be varied […]
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) has unveiled its new 100-seat Enviro400XLB tri-axle double-decker. The bus was developed in close collaboration with Lothian and Volvo. 42 of the Falkirk-manufactured buses are set to enter service in Edinburgh from January onwards. The 13.4m Enviro400XLB offers 100 seats and is able to carry up to 131 passengers in total. […]
Blue Bus Innovations has become what is thought to be the first company in the UK to operate compressed natural gas-powered (CNG) minibuses. The Luton-based start-up has ordered three IVECO Daily Line Hi-Matic vehicles powered by CNG. The trio of 16-seater alternative-fuel vehicles is in addition to three 19-seater Daily Tourys minibuses. The CNG vehicles […]
In a past life, I did a lot of off-road driving for a Land Rover magazine. It was enormous fun, and I still have a passion for it. Browsing the web the other day, I wandered on to Unvi’s website to discover that something which existed only in my dreams is built by Unvi – […]
Peter confirmed the desire for change came from the ‘Big Five’; National Express, First, Go-Ahead, Arriva and Stagecoach. A proposed change in the restructure that Martin wanted to emphasise is the formulation of an External Relations unit. Four members of CPT staff are planned to work in this department. Martin said: “The idea with this […]
Centurion Travel of Midsomer Norton, Somerset is a new Parts and Service Dealer for Irizar (UK) in the south west. The joint-venture dealership is located near Bristol and Bath. Centurian Travel MD, Martin Spiller, said: “Centurion Travel has successfully operated and maintained Irizar Integral coaches in its own fleet for some years and is now […]
Volvo made a big reveal at Euro Bus Expo, displaying a B11R 4×2 chassis equipped with MCV 12.65m long stainless steel coachwork. Retailing at £215,000, the as yet unnamed coach is 3.65m high and 2.55m wide with a 13,300kg ULW. The first eight examples have been ordered by Golden Tours, already an enthusiastic MCV customer, […]