Lothian Buses is ‘moving on’ after a report by auditors KPMG was published clearing the operator of any wrongdoing in its handling of a dispute between the operator’s directors. The row started last year when deputies of its CEO, Ian Craig, filed grievances against him. The report said there was a ‘well-defined and clear approach […]
TfL’s Route 73 is the next to be operated entirely by Wrightbus built New Routemasters. The vehicles are now being phased into the Arriva operated service, which runs between Victoria and Stoke Newington, via Hyde Park Corner, Marble Arch, Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road, Euston, King’s Cross St Pancras, Angel and Essex Road. During peaks […]
Arriva UK Bus’ premium Sapphire brand is to be recognised for its exemplary commitment to customer excellence at the UITP (International Association of Public Transport) World Congress & Exhibition. The service is to be celebrated alongside three other global transport operators in the Customer Services category during the awards taking place in Milan on 10 […]
Deutsche Bahn subsidiary Arriva has signed an agreement with City Sightseeing for the international development of a new tourism product, Teatro Bus. This new concept combines a city tour with theatrical performances. It is to be introduced and promoted on the network of over 100 City Sightseeing Worldwide destinations. Additionally, the deal is to see […]
German operator, DeinBus, has named one of its buses Claus Weselsky, after the country’s rail and train worker trade union boss. The move comes after bus passengers in Germany have rocketed following train strikes that Weselsky has been involved with (see B&CB 1327, 15 May 15). The company posted an image of the vehicle on […]
First Leeds’ entire network is now fully accessible. The announcement comes after the operator donated its last step entrance Volvo Olympian to Keighley Bus Museum. Now the company’s 400 buses all provide low floor, accessible service with kneeling suspension, a ramp facility and wheelchair area. Its latest investment in accessible vehicles came last year with […]
East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS) has converted its ‘poppy’ bus livery recognising the WW1 Centenary to instead mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day. EYMS Chairman, Peter Shipp, said the vehicle was well received locally and has been used by the Royal British Legion on a couple of occasions. He mentioned the new version has […]
CPT, in conjunction with the London Tour Coach Operators Association (LTCOA), has had a ‘productive meeting’ with TfL. Issues were raised surrounding operating coaches in London, in particular parking. Chaired by Ben Plowden, Director of Strategy and Planning, Surface Transport at TfL, it involved Head of Delivery Planning, Lilli Matson and Senior Strategy and Planning […]