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 […]
MAN Truck and Bus has become the newest van supplier to the UK market with the launch of the TGE, following its preview at the CV Show earlier this year. The new TGE is not, technically, a MAN produced product because it is derived from the new VW Crafter which was launched in the UK […]
Brighton based The Big Lemon has added five public bus routes to its operation. This adds to its currently operated Route 52, between Brighton station, Ovingdean and Woodingdean. The service is being joined by routes 16, 66, 47, 56 and 57. The routes were awarded by Brighton and Hove Council. MD, Norman Baker, said: “This […]
DVSA traffic examiners are to be given new powers to issue on-the-spot fines for any drivers’ hours offences committed in the last 28 days. In a single roadside check, the Agency’s traffic examiners will be able to issue fines for up to five drivers’ hours offences. It means fines of up to £1,500 in a […]