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 […]
Irizar Group has received two awards already this year. The recently launched Irizar i8 and the 100% electric city bus i2e received the 2016 Spanish Coach of the Year and recently created 2016 Environmentally Friendly Industrial Vehicle of the Year Awards. The awards were created by road transport sector magazines, Transporte 3 and Viajeros. MD […]
Registrations are now open for the latest edition of the IRTE Skills Challenge. The annual competition aims to find the best bus and coach technicians and apprentices in the UK and Ireland. Founded by the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) in 2011, the competition itself is held at S&B Automotive Academy in Bristol. It […]