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 […]
Welsh Transport Minister, Edwina Hart, has also announced nearly £29m funding for transport schemes across Wales. The projects will be aimed at improving safety, creating economic growth and promoting active travel. A total of 38 schemes across 22 local authorities and the development of active travel maps will be funded by £17.6m from the Local […]
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 […]