TfL is exploring the potential of using a new ‘demand responsive’ TfL bus service to enhance London’s public transport network. TfL is approaching a range of businesses, including traditional bus operators and tech companies, to see if ride-booking technology can be used to create a new TfL bus service that complements the capital’s existing bus […]
Coventry’s final bendy bus has come out of service. National Express Coventry acquired its fleet of Mercedes-Benz Citaro articulated buses in 2003. They have now come to the end of their natural life as working vehicles. As the final one returned to the depot on the final day of service, all the staff from National […]
I work alongside a journalist who edits magazines for Audi and Volkswagen enthusiasts, and gets a steady stream of high-end road test vehicles. When they arrive, I get the chance to take a look at VW and Audi’s parent VAG group’s take on what makes an interior modern. Those cars are in my mind now, […]
As dusk fell on 20 March, many staff and enthusiasts watched on as the sole remaining Mercedes-Benz Citaro articulated bus in the National Express Coventry fleet returned to the depot for the last time, says David Cole. Its final day’s duty on service 4 brought an end to nearly 15 years of bendy bus operation […]
I see The Times appears to have fallen into the trap of inventing its own reasons for statistics, in this case the rise in NOx in central London. The Times has an understandable political zeal to bad-mouth Labour mayors. One of them introduced the Congestion Charge and Mayor Khan will be (eventually) charging extra for the […]
CPT has reminded the industry that a pilot scheme to allow coaches to pick up on London red routes will commence on Monday 26 March. The project is to run until the end of June. CPT, the London Tourist Coach Operators Association (LTCOA) and TfL have formed an agreement for nominated CPT and LTCOA member […]
Comfortable seats and wifi are amongst passengers’ most favoured aspects of a coach journey, according to a Volvo Buses study. The study was conducted in six European countries (Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, France and Sweden), taking the views of 6,000 people who travelled by tourist coach or long-distance bus. Sleeping, chatting, watching films and reading […]
Arriva has completed its first year operating ArrivaClick, its demand-responsive public transport service. The service was piloted in and around Kent Science Park and Sittingbourne using EVM converted Mercedes-Benz Sprinters. Customers pre-book using a smartphone app, reserve a seat and get a guaranteed fare and an estimated arrival time at a chosen pick-up point. Their […]