Scottish Transport Minister, Humza Yousaf, has announced a further £3m for the Scottish Green Bus Fund. Bus operators, local authorities and Regional Transport Partnership’s across Scotland can apply for funding towards the purchase of low carbon emission buses. The scheme is now in its seventh year and aims to help support the introduction of new […]
Arriva North West and Wales has ordered nine Mellor Stratas. The buses are due for delivery in June 2017 and are set to be deployed on several local service routes around Macclesfield and Winsford in Cheshire. The vehicles are built on the low floor Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis with each having a passenger capacity of 22, […]
Ulsterbus has received eight Optare Versas for use in the Craigavon area. Representing an investment of around £1.2m, they will operate on the high frequency route between Lurgan and Portadown. They feature high specification seats, double wheelchair/buggy spaces and CCTV systems. Additional features include USB charging points and exterior cantrail LED lighting. They are all […]
Arriva in the North West has called for a cut in congestion. The call comes after achieving a 92% satisfaction rating for its services in Transport Focus’s latest Bus Passenger Survey (see B&CB 1423, 31 March 17). In light of the positive result, Arriva remains determined that more can be done to reverse the historic […]
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has grown substantially both in terms of membership numbers and geographical reach, according to its 2016 Annual Review. The review, which can be found on the FORS website, highlights the progress of the scheme during 2016, including an overall membership increase of 22%, with many current members also working […]
Stagecoach has donated a double decker to Joanne Vines from Lee on Solent. She was provided the bus after the operator heard of her plans to convert one to the benefit of the homeless community in Portsmouth. Joanne was inspired through her work with the Rucksack project, which collected over 10,000 rucksacks that were distributed […]
Directors of Sevenoaks bus firm, County Connect Ltd, Jordan Cousins and Alexander Edwards, have been disqualified from operating vehicles for seven years by the London and South East of England Traffic Commissioner, Sarah Bell, who also revoked the company’s licence to carry passengers, following a public inquiry last month in Eastbourne. In a written decision, […]
Volvo Buses is now starting the global launch of its latest chassis powered by the 8litre Volvo engine. The Volvo B8R and Volvo B8RLE replace the Volvo B7R and B7RLE, which saw a production run exceeding 40,000 units and sales in 65 countries. The Volvo B8R and B8RBLE have been marketed in Europe since 2013 […]