Transdev’s new CityZap service between York and Leeds is to launch on Easter Sunday. It will run every 30 minutes between the two cities, with the last buses at weekends running as late as 03.00. Sat-nav technology, called ZAP-nav by the operator, is to be used by the dedicated team of drivers to ensure they […]
CPT reports that some of its members have been fined in France due to a new interpretation of drivers’ hours rules in the country. According to the CPT, authorities there believe the new regulation that brings in the smart tachograph abolishes the possibility of a second driver taking a break on a moving coach while […]
German coach operator, FlixBus, has expanded its European network to serve the UK with a new London to Paris service. Starting on 24 March, the first FlixBuses will run non-stop between the two capitals. Priced at £9, the new service includes free Wi-Fi, extra legroom and allows up to three pieces of luggage. Cancellation or […]
All new buses on TfL routes from 2017 will now be required to have speed limiting technology fitted following a successful trial. According to the transport authority, the test of the Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology from Zeta Automotive proved it can be used to control speeds on London’s bus network. The equipment prevents vehicles […]
Go-Ahead owned Bluestar has teamed up with the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership (CRP) to offer train passengers a solution during times of rail disruption at Hampshire’s Chandlers Ford station. The Southampton operator’s Bluestar 1 service runs approximately every 15 minutes from the station to both Winchester and Southampton, offering integrated bus and rail journey opportunities. […]
Bus route 59 is the latest on the TfL bus network to be fully served by New Routemasters. A phased conversion of the Arriva operated route started on 22 March and is expected to be completed in April 2016. The service runs from Brixton to King’s Cross via Kennington, Waterloo, Aldwych, Holborn, Russell Square and […]
Bus operators across Scotland have outlined their commitment to deliver multi-operator smart ticketing. First, Stagecoach, Lothian Buses, McGill’s and XPlore Dundee have pledged to deliver the tickets across the country during 2016 to 2017. They also plan for it to be extended to rail, ferries and the subway in the near future. Technical work on […]
Bus and Coach Buyer is amongst the sponsors of the 2016 edition of the UK Coach Awards whose finalist list has been announced. The list comprises of 45 companies or individuals across 12 categories, covering the whole range of activities involved in the planning, promotion and operation of coaches. The judging was undertaken by an […]