Talks have taken place between the owners of the M6toll and the West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority (ITA) over ways of making better use of the motorway network. The meeting was organised following growing calls that greater use should be made of the privately owned motorway, especially when the toll free network is congested. The […]
Miskolc in Hungary has rolled out 75 new MAN Lion’s City CNG city buses, 40 standard and 35 articulated. The 12metre variant is powered by the Euro6 E2876 272hp engine, whilst the articulated bus at just under 19m long is rated at 310hp. The vehicles’ tanks hold 1,460litres of natural gas. The vehicles are part […]
CPT, in association with commercial partners Backhouse Jones, is to hold a one-day seminar for CPT members on 28 April on the possible implications of the UK voting to leave the EU. It will be held at Volvo UK’s Headquarters in Warwick. To book a place, email Amy Scarth at [email protected]
A ‘modest’ 1.5% growth for British commercial vehicle manufacturing in February compared to the same month last year was reported by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). CV manufacturing was up 10.5% in the first two months of 2016 compared with the same period in 2015. SMMT Chief Executive, Mike Hawes, said, ‘February’s positive CV […]
From Sunday 10 April, Lothian Buses will improve frequencies on five Sunday services and one weekday service, creating approximately 50 new jobs. The extra services will meet increased customer demand throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians, with frequencies increasing from 30 to 20 minutes. In addition to these services, which includes the weekday Service 24 linking […]
The 2016 ‘Catch the Bus Week’ organised by campaign group, Greener Journeys will take place from 4 to 10 July 2016. Last year’s event saw over 250 supporters involved in the initiative aimed at getting more people onto buses. To sign up for the event, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yJ-CFh8NDZ86XYiNyY8cuyZ3bWsUMltqKdH1yLsQM_k/viewform?mc_cid=550c84971c&mc_eid=b56b55da7d
Arriva has reported another year of growth in its latest financial results. For the 12 months ended 31 December 2015, the company achieved revenue of €4,834m (2014: €4,491m), a 7.8% rise. Its EBITDA rose 5.4% to €525m (2014: €498m). The operator continued its major investment into its UK Bus fleet, restructuring and re-focussing its management […]
Reading Buses has announced it is to upgrade the hybrid systems in two double deck buses. One vehicle will use Vantage Power’s series-hybrid system, bringing stop-start and selective zero emission running capability. The second vehicle will be converted to Magtec’s plug-in-electric drivetrain with a sub-1000cc on-board Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) engine to extend the range […]