London’s proposed Hopper fare is to become operational on 12 September. Expected to make using the bus in the capital cheaper and more convenient, it will mean an estimated 30m bus journeys currently costing £1.50 will now become free every year. It will allow passengers to change onto another bus or tram for free within […]
Their arrival was marked this week with a press launch at Wolverhampton’s Dunstall Park horseracing track with two of 37 buses scheduled for the 529 and 126 services present. Both were fully branded for the 529 between Wolverhampton and Walsall with those for the 126 Wolverhampton to Birmingham service scheduled to arrive soon. Apart from […]
Havering Community Transport Ltd has received two Mellor Coachcraft Orions. Paid for using DfT funding, the minibuses are based on the Fiat Ducato Maxi and have a rapid side sliding electric door, a front ramp with centre handle, a four position lift up roof hatch, a powered extractor fan, windows with sliding units, a driver’s […]
Due to positive performance experience with three Mercedes-Benz Tourismos delivered in June 2015, Gillingham based The Kings Ferry has added four more Tourismos to its fleet. The new coaches feature destination displays, wheelchair lifts, 49 seats in Luxline upholstery, USB charging points, Wi-Fi and dual 19inch monitors paired with professional Bosch audio/visual systems. They are […]
To cope with increased passenger numbers, Manchester Airport has taken four ADL Enviro200s. The 10.8m buses have Cummins ISBe four-cylinder Euro5 engines with Allison S2100 transmissions and a passenger capacity of 60. They were modified to include extra racking for luggage and additional CCTV cameras. Airport Transport Manager, Andy Willis, said, ‘Such has been the […]
An initiative designed to draw attention to the average of 70 deaths occurring every day on the roads of Europe has been organised by the European Traffic Police Network (TISPOL). The first European Day Without A Road Death (EDWARD) is taking place across Europe on 21 September. The initiative also has the support of the […]
CPT has commissioned a study into the part coaches play in London’s transport network. The research is being undertaken by Steer Davies Gleave and will report on the major areas where coaches have a ‘pivotal function’, including tourism, commuter services, scheduled express services and home to school. The trade body is aiming to provide a […]
Arriva has bid farewell to its Burton operations, thanking staff and customers for their support over the years. The operator has sold the majority of its network in the town to Midland Classic, signing the deal in April this year (see B&CB 1393, 26 August 2016). The operations transferred on 27 August. Many of the […]