Funding of £210,000 has been announced for the establishment of an Independent Traffic Commissioner for Wales. The Welsh Government is currently in discussions with the UK Government to establish the post and this funding would allow that to go ahead if an agreement is reached. Wales is currently covered by the Traffic Commissioner for Wales […]
Transport Minister, Edwina Hart, has published new standards for local bus services across Wales. They are aimed at improving quality, accessibility and information for passengers. The Voluntary Welsh Bus Quality Standard sets out some core requirements bus operators will need to meet in order to receive the Welsh Government’s Bus Services Support Grant. The standard […]
Woburn Abbey and Gardens, West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park and Sabrina Boats (Shrewsbury) are the first to achieve CPT’s new Coach Friendly Visitor Attraction status. The industry standard is designed to recognise and reward tourist attractions that go the extra mile to provide a warm welcome to groups arriving by coach. The status is […]
Road safety charity, Brake is taking bookings for its Fleet Safety Conference 2016 at St John’s Hotel, Solihull, on Thursday 26 May. The conference, sponsored by Aviva Risk Management Solutions, provides an opportunity for fleet professionals to hear from leading experts on key road safety issues, covering topical issues including protecting vulnerable road users, engaging […]
To clarify, I am talking about those manufacturers that build vehicles with a completely flat saloon floor not those that have a flat section at the front of the saloon and then a step up over the rear axle and a raised seating area. It is a growing sector of the market as many operators […]
City Hall in London hosted the formal launch of the first BYD fully electric double decker, which is due to enter service in the capital shortly. The vehicle has been designed and developed to TfL’s standards and specifications, with the Chinese manufacturer claiming it is completely emissions free. Although there have previously been examples of […]
Arriva North East has upgraded its service X75/X76 to MAX standard. This sees the service’s buses fitted with Wi-Fi, leather style seating and ‘the very latest in journey planning technology’. Services X75 and X76 operate up to every 30 minutes between Darlington, Gainford and Barnard Castle. A promotional activity for the revamped service in Darlington […]
