Over 75% of people in West Yorkshire would consider using a bus more often if First’s proposed ‘New Bus’ was introduced, according to a report by the operator. The operator’s report quizzed the public on its plans for the New Bus for West Yorkshire (NBfWY), which would see the introduction of a package of measures […]
Across the country, operators took advantage of April Fools Day to draw attention to new initiatives they were launching, adding a touch of humour to positive developments for customers: Nottingham Nottingham City Transport (NCT) have introduced seven new Scania ADL E400 double deckers with free Wi-Fi, audio announcements, real-time technology and interior green mood lighting […]
megabus.com started new domestic services in Germany, serving Munich, Nuremberg, Leipzig, Berlin, Hanover, Dortmund and Cologne, on 8 April 2015, offering travel from just €1 plus booking fee. The services will be operated by a €5m fleet of double decker coaches carrying up to 87 people allowing the company to have a low cost per […]
Now in its 20th year, the 2015 UK Bus Awards contest is now underway. Entries are invited to compete for 20 awards covering the full range of skills required to plan, promote and deliver high quality bus services. Changes made to the competition this year include amendments to the criteria for the Putting Passengers First […]
Overall trading for FirstGroup in the fourth quarter was in line with management’s expectations, according to a pre-close trading update for the 12 months ended 31 March 2015. The announcement was ahead of preliminary results due to be released on 10 June 2015. First’s UK Bus transformation programme continues to deliver like-for-like passenger volume growth, […]
Winning bids for the Total Transport Pilot Fund have been announced. It will see £7.6m of DfT funding provided for 37 schemes. The money is intended to allow local authorities in England to try new and better ways of delivering joined up local transport in rural and isolated areas. The Total Transport Pilot Fund competition […]
First has re-painted one of its current fleet in the distinct green and cream livery of the former Yorkshire Rider operation. This marks the 20th anniversary since the buses were last operating in Leeds. The Volvo double deck was hand painted by the team at the Hunslet Park bus depot and has been named in […]
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has confirmed the introduction of the world’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). It will launch in central London on 7 September 2020. It is intended to significantly improving air quality and help to protect the health of Londoners. It will require vehicles travelling in the Congestion Charge Zone […]