The new Levante III launched at this week’s Coach and Bus UK show by Caetano is one of the most innovative coaches of the year. The Portuguese-built vehicle is completely re-engineered and has a raft of new features designed in conjunction with National Express, whose operators will be the main customers for the 14.9-metre tri-axle. […]
The UK’s largest gathering of buses and coaches returned to Donington Park for its 45th edition. Over 250 vehicles representing 80 years of PCV design gathered on the site’s old course and tarmac lake in a revised layout which improved the segregation of visitor and entrant arrivals. Organiser Martin Isles and his team drew on […]
Those visiting Coach and Bus UK 2017 at Birmingham’s NEC on 4 and 5 October will have the opportunity to see Dipetane. Exhibiting on stand A4, the company will be providing information on its a fuel treatment technology, designed to enhance the combustion process by burning more carbon. This should result in more fuel efficiency, […]
Caetano has unveiled its all-new Levante III – the coach synonymous with National Express – in an exclusive press preview. B&CB readers will get their chance to see it in the metal at Coach and Bus UK 2017 on 4 and 5 October, but here’s a sneak peek to whet your tastebuds. Take it from us, […]
Mayor of Greater Manchester launches trial of Volvo’s all electric bus on Metroshuttle 2 Friday was a busy day in transport for Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham. Alongside railway matters and launching his public consultation on congestion in the region, “The Greater Manchester Congestion Conversation”, he joined Volvo, TfGM, ABB and First Manchester to […]
Optare has secured its biggest ever Australasian export order. It has signed a NZ$40m (£21m) deal to supply 114 buses to Tranzit Group, one of New Zealand’s largest public transport operators. The agreement will see the manufacturer provide 114 Metrocity buses to the New Zealand capital, Wellington, and the surrounding region. The first of these […]
Mercedes-Benz has revealed a sketch of the new Sprinter. The market launch of this new vehicle is scheduled to commence in Europe in the first half of 2018. New features include driving assistance systems and connectivity services in combination with new telematics. The company said the updated Sprinter can be “even more precisely adapted to […]
St Austell based Hamilton’s Coach Holidays has ceased trading. It was reported in local media that Brexit, terrorism and his recent divorce, as well as competition from cruise companies, were factors in owner, David Hamilton’s decision to close the operation. A statement issued by David said: “It is with great sadness and deep regret that […]