Described as ‘a seasoned bus professional’, Richard Hall FCILT is currently the MD for RATP in London where he has been responsible for leading over 3700 people, across 11 operating sites, operating contracted bus services for TfL as well as a developing commercial bus and coach operation launched in 2015. Starting his career in coaches […]
Around 200 participants gathered in Dresden’s ICC for the two day event featuring 26 speakers covering a whole spectrum of topics impacting on electromobility from politics through research, development and construction to operations and sustainability. There was much to take in and although the presentations covered mainly German activities, much of the learning and technical […]
Stagecoach has taken a cautious outlook, with a modest revision to full year expectation of adjusted earnings per share. Press reports have suggested that the terrorist attacks in Paris have slowed revenue growth since the company reported a rise to £1,970.4m (2014: £1545m) for the six months ended 31 October 2015. Recent revenue was reported […]
Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain, Beverley Bell, has published a revised set of statutory documents. The changes will see the introduction of a streamlined process for direct transport manager replacements and additional nominations. For the first time, a role description for transport managers and what they are expected to do is provided. A new […]
Go North East, Arriva and Stagecoach North East have introduced a new multi-operator smart card, ‘SmartZone’, which allows travel on buses operated by all three of these operators. Valid in Sunderland, Newcastle or North Tyneside, it provides unlimited travel from less than £2 per day. This new initiative follows the launch of the South Tyneside […]
Thought to be the biggest order ever placed for Turkish built right hand drive buses, the deal for 143 Otokar Vectio C low entry service buses placed by Malta Public Transport (the new operator that took on the Maltese bus network earlier this year) is a significant one for the manufacturer, for Malta and potentially […]
A number of key new posts include the appointment of UK Sales Director Ian Mitchell, formerly Commercial Truck Director at Volvo; CEO Simon Elliott, who replaced Des Evans in September 2014 and Paul Gardner as General Manager, a promotion from his previous position of National Key Account Manager and filling the gap left by Ian […]
Regardless of rapidly approaching PSVAR/DDA deadlines that require it, there’s a good case for making buses and coaches even more accessible. However, what needs to be done and how can operators achieve this? Chris Peat has contacted some companies involved in this area to find out what they think and what they can offer. PLS […]