New Flyer of America Inc, a subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc, the United States and Canada based bus and coach manufacturer, has received a $109m/£76.35m order for 139 Xcelsior 60ft diesel buses from New York City Transit. The buses will be used to replace older models that have reached the end of their useful […]
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) has honoured the companies that hold CILT Corporate Membership at its annual Corporate Plaque Presentation day. Over 100 representatives from 57 companies gathered at the Kettering Park Hotel for the event, including professionals from the financial sector, leading universities and logistics and transport. Corporate Membership […]
Reading Half Marathon organisers have praised Reading Buses for the planning and delivery of ‘another very successful year’ of shuttle bus services. For the first time the operator operated an additional third service from the new Mereoak park and ride site. It experienced a 50% increase in the number of customers carried, with over 12,000 […]
Translink is calling on the public to nominate local ‘living legends’ to be showcased and celebrated on a Metro double decker. Following a shortlist announcement, the public will be asked to vote online to decide the final two ‘Metro Legends’ who will receive the official recognition. The winning names will be displayed on a Volvo […]
Drivers and engineers from Arriva’s Telford depot have raised over £2,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital. They raised the money through their ‘Walk-a-Wackie’ sponsored walk. The 15 mile long route taken was known as the ‘Wackie Races’ by Midland Red and Timeline, who previously ran bus services along it.
Sant Cugat, a Spanish city in the region of Barcelona, is trialling an electric powered 12m ebus from BYD for two years. The Chinese manufacturer’s electric buses are also being used in Madrid and Barcelona. The latest of these vehicles to enter the country is being operated by Moventis, part of the Moventia group. It […]
Shearings Leisure Group increased its EBITDA by 30% last year to £9.1m (2014: £7m). Strong demand for its UK holidays, together with margin improvements and operating cost reductions, contributed to the record performance. In the 12 months to December 2015, the Group carried 1.1m passengers, up 2% on the previous year. It increased revenues to […]
GHA Coaches has been awarded four local bus service contracts in Shrewsbury and Shropshire. Currently operated by Arriva Midlands, the tenders include Shrewsbury town services 21, 23 and 26 and interurban service 511 between Shrewsbury and Whitchurch, which will require six vehicles and create 12 extra driving jobs at GHA’s Shrewsbury depot. The 511 will […]