Alexander Dennis has launched a new version of its AD24 digital aftermarket platform, offering new and improved features to customers. The new platform is accessed from the main www.ad24.direct website and has been designed for desktop computers, tablets and mobile phones alike. UK customers are now able to sign in to the new platform, with […]
Yutong has delivered its 200,000th zero tailpipe emission vehicle. This milestone of 200,000 zero tailpipe emission vehicles has been reached less than 25 years after the very first vehicle was placed into service in 1999. The volume includes both buses and coaches, as either electric and hydrogen variants. Ian Downie, Head of Yutong UK, said: […]
Reading Buses has won the Passenger Transport Award at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Awards. The awards event was held last night (19 September 2024) at De Vere Beaumont in Windsor. Also shortlisted for the accolade was Greater Anglia and Blackpool Transport. The nomination highlighted its work in revolutionising the way people […]
Stagecoach has donated £100,000 of its profits to charity Age UK. The operator pledged to donate up to 0.5% of profits each year to charitable causes across the UK. The donation from Stagecoach will help Age UK continue to provide practical support to older people to help change the way we age today and in […]
Caledonian Travel and sister brand UKBreakaways have welcomed their one millionth holiday customer, three years since the business launched. The milestone was marked with a surprise £500 gift voucher for lucky traveller Mrs Pam Renwick as she booked her next break at Caledonian’s Travel Centre in Middlesbrough. In addition, the company has given away limited […]
Reading Buses is launching its new White Knight 20 bus service between the University and Reading. The new service will run up to every ten minutes during university semesters and will call at the University and Christchurch Green stops before running non-stop to town avoiding the often-congested Kendrick Road. The new service complements enhancements to […]
Three Wrightbus Electroliners are entering service with Translink on a route serving Belfast’s City Airport. The buses are being run on the 600 route which services the airport. Their introduction means all services operating on this route are now fully zero-emissions. They are operating high-frequency services from the recently opened Belfast Grand Central Station. “The […]
Organisers of the Young Bus Professionals conference in Cambridge recently were wowed by delegates’ efforts in a video-making workshop activity. The young professionals were given the task of splitting into groups and recording a video promoting bus travel. Rounding out the event by showcasing the handful of videos produced, patrons of the professional network commented […]