Over a quarter of ‘pay as you go’ transport users across London are using contactless payment technology, according to TfL. Contactless payments have been accepted on London Buses since December 2012, with the technology expanded to cover Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London in September 2014. Along with providing […]
Construction of the new Bolton Interchange is progressing. The steelwork and pre-cast concrete work is now complete and concrete is now being laid to complete the bus apron. Work has also started on the steelwork required to support the bus concourse’s roof, which will be made from a lightweight and highly translucent alternative to glass. […]
WEpod, described as a self propelled bus, is being trialled in the Dutch town of Wageningen. The vehicle runs completely automatically, powered by electricity. It features a six-seater cab with automatic door and has a maximum speed of 40kmh and a range of about 100km. It goes on public roads amongst normal traffic and has […]
TfL and the Mayor of London have launched a bus safety scheme. They describe it as a ‘world leading’ programme to ‘drive major improvements’ in safety across the capital’s bus network. The programme intends to bring together the newest technology, training, incentives, support, reporting and transparency. It is aimed towards helping the authority meet the […]
Mellor Coachcraft has launched the Maxima, a new 30 seat coachbuilt midibus that directly replaces models built on the now defunct 7.5-tonne Mercedes-Benz Vario chassis. Based on the Iveco Daily, it is targeted at local authority and contracted accessible work. It can carry up to eight wheelchairs and as standard has rear doors and an […]
Transdev has become a major shareholder in tech start-up business Find My Bus. The bus location app firm was founded by 19 year old entrepreneur, Joel Kidd, in 2013. Bus and Coach Buyer featured a report on the company in issue 1331, 12 June 2015. The business has gone on to help over ten operators […]
The coach operation was started by Fred Owen as a sideline to his main business and his son Mike became the Managing Director of the business in the 1990s. Fred maintained an active role well into his seventies, until he passed away ten years ago. After completing his National Service in the RAF, Fred became […]
MD, First Glasgow, Fiona Kerr, described winning the 2015 FTA everywoman Transport & Logistics – Woman of the Year Award as a ‘fantastic honour’. Fiona said, ‘Being awarded Woman of the Year gave me the confidence to speak openly with my employees, customers and stakeholders about the diversity challenges we face. It has spurred me […]