Lothian has been named Bus Operator of the Year at the National Transport Awards. The award celebrates the strong performance of Lothian over the last 12 months, which includes delivering 110 million customer journeys in 2023. “Our people make Lothian a great place to work, and this award is a testament to their hard work […]
A fleet of 34 Wrightbus Hydroliners representing a £16m spend by Surrey County Council are to go the road. Run on ‘green’ hydrogen, the mix of single-decks and ‘deckers have a range of up to 600 miles. They have been built with Wi-Fi, charging points and social seating on board. Over the coming weeks, 23 […]
Go-Ahead’s Brighton and Hove Buses won the award for Best Practice for Diversity, Inclusivity and Accessibility at the National Transport Awards. Go-Ahead were also commended in the best bus category at the awards for its Regency Route run by Brighton & Hove Buses. In addition, Go-Ahead’s bus companies Go East Anglia and Go South Coast […]
Wrightbus says it continues to lead the UK’s bus sector, claiming a 40% market share. The manufacturer reports delivering 22 buses a week throughout 2024. According to the DVLA figures, the Ballymena firm has registered 786 buses so far this year, which it says is 250 more than its nearest rivals. Its double-decker EV had […]
A ten-week public consultation has been launched, which details Mayor Steve Rotheram’s plans for the future of the Liverpool City Region’s transport network. Among the blueprints being showcased is the Mayor’s bus franchising plans. The new Local Transport Plan (LTP) is intended to shape the city region’s transport developments until 2040 and is a roadmap […]
TfL-style tap-in, tap-out payments are due to be introduced on Greater Manchester’s Bee Network on 23 March 2025. Similar to how customers currently travel on Metrolink, passengers will be able to use their bank card or smart payment device to touch in on all bus services on the franchised network. Passengers will be charged the […]
Thermal management specialist Grayson Thermal Systems has appointed Brendan Waldron as its new Engineering Director. Brendan brings over 20 years of engineering experience to Grayson following a successful career at Rolls-Royce. Waldron’s career at Rolls-Royce began in 2000, when he joined as an advanced engineering apprentice. He rose through the ranks to become Chief of […]
Long-time bus and coach industry professional, Austin Birks FCILT, has been added to the Board of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT UK). Currently the CEO of professional recruitment group Verita HR, Austin has 20 years’ experience working with FirstGroup. Having been a member of CILT (UK) since 1983, he has held various […]