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, […]
Richard Turfitt has been appointed as the new Senior Traffic Commissioner by Transport Minister John Hayes. Currently the Traffic Commissioner for the East of England, he will begin his new role on 1 June 2017, taking over from the current Senior Traffic Commissioner, Beverley Bell. Richard has been Traffic Commissioner for the East of England […]
Stagecoach Group has announced new vehicle orders worth £70m. A new fleet of around 340 vehicles, most equipped with free Wi-Fi, will be introduced in the 2017-18 financial year as the company continues to reinvest profits in improving services for customers in communities across the UK. The majority of the order has been placed with […]