Brighton based community interest company (CIC), The Big Lemon, has placed in service the first of two Optare Solos which are believed the first buses in the UK, and possibly the world, to operate on solar power. The vehicles have drivelines manufactured and built by Magtec in the UK. Last Friday the company held a […]
Gardiners NMC has signed a deal with Epsom Coaches to continue operating its holiday and day excursion programme after it closes on 24 June 2017. Following that date, the Epsom based business will be brought under direct management of RATP Dev London, with its bus operations renamed Quality Line. This most recent deal sees Melanie […]
Leeds is to receive £173.5m worth of investment in its transport network. Confirmed by Transport Minister, Andrew Jones, the money is expected to be used to implement high frequency ‘busways’ with real time information, improved park and ride facilities and better stops and signs. It will cover a four year period, with West Yorkshire Combined […]
The guidelines for magistrates covering speeding and sentencing levels have changed for the most serious offences, with a new higher penalty being introduced for those offenders who drive at speeds excessively above legal limits. Recorded speeds fall into three bands with the penalty for the top band increasing in relation to the seriousness of the […]
Volvo Buses and Heliox have inaugurated a charging station for electric buses based on the common OppCharge interface. OppCharge allows electrified buses and charging stations from different manufacturers to be used together. The aim is to facilitate the introduction of electric bus systems in cities the world over. This latest is Heliox’s 20th charging station […]
Reading Buses’ Kennections brand has launched ‘jet red’, a new bus link between Newbury and Thatcham via West Berkshire Community Hospital. The name of the new brand is derived from what will be their bright colour and their link with the existing ‘jet black’ buses. The Jet services will run up to every 15 minutes […]
Buses are to be rerouted away from Oxford Street in London as part of changes announced by TfL. The alterations are part of wider changes to the network in central London that are intended to improve reliability, cut congestion and help tackle air pollution, affecting 23 routes. TfL notes that bus demand on Oxford Street […]
53 Coaches (the largest entry for a number of years) from 42 operators will feature in the driving skills challenge, culminating in the coach, midi and mini coach driver of the year awards, along with trophies awarded for the best vehicles. For the second year, the trophies will be presented by outgoing Senior Traffic Commissioner, […]