Stagecoach’s revenue in its UK Bus (regional operations) Division over the last year was slightly down from the previous 12 months’ figures. In its preliminary results for the year ended 30 April 2016, its revenue was £1,032.8m, down 0.3% from last year’s figure of £1,036.3m. In light of that, the operator has kept recent fare […]
This week (4 to 10 July) is Catch the Bus Week, an event organised by Greener Journeys in an effort to raise awareness of the economic, environmental and social benefits of taking the bus. A number of operators are running a range of competitions, offers and promotions in support of the initiative. Other organisations are […]
CPT has requested a meeting with the London Mayor and his advisors concerning his plans to introduce the ULEZ (Ultra low Emission Zone) earlier than planned and significantly increase its area of coverage. The trade body believes this will significantly affect the transport sector as a whole, as well as being a major concern to […]
In the first of what are promised to be regular press briefings, Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) invited the press to its Scottish facilities at Larbert and Falkirk last week for an update on what has been happening within the company since their last press conference at the NEC in November 2015. Stuart Jones went along […]
I was in Manchester this afternoon when waiting to cross the road near Piccadilly Gardens, a van pulled up. A man in a yellow vest jumped out and proceeded to strew cones and a road closed notice across the junction, much to bemusement of an approaching bus. I asked the man concerned if he was […]
Armed Forces Day (25 June 2016) was marked by members of the bus and coach industry. Nottingham City Transport (NCT) held a number of displays, celebrations and activities at Wollaton Park for families to mark the event. NCT offered free travel to service personnel, cadets and veterans throughout the weekend from 25 June. Stagecoach South […]
Bus safety has increased in London, according to TfL’s latest figures. For January to March 2016, these show that 1,399 people were injured in incidents involving buses representing a 6% reduction on the previous quarter (September to December 2015) when 1,488 injuries were recorded. 87% of the injuries in the first quarter of this year […]
Transdev has started to take delivery of its latest £4m Optare order. 28 Versas and Solos are entering service across Yorkshire and Lancashire. They feature free Wi-Fi, next stop announcements, USB power points at every seat, new comfortable seats with leather headrests and ‘countdown’ destination displays, letting people know exactly when the bus will depart. […]