Despite its best efforts Iveco has always had to take second place to Mercedes-Benz in the world of mass produced panel vans, particularly here in the UK. This stems I believe from a perception amongst British operators that it lagged behind Mercedes-Benz in terms of design and specification. It also had a poor reputation in […]
In what has been described as a ‘dark day’ for Oxfordshire by the Campaign for Better Transport, the County Council has announced a £2.3m cut in subsidy for bus services. However, the local authority stresses that over 90% of the network in the county runs without subsidy already and will not be affected by the […]
FirstGroup reported a 17% decrease in revenue for the six months to 30 September 2015, with a figure of £2,440.9m (H1 2014: £2,941.1m). The company said this principally reflected changes in the First Rail franchise portfolio and fewer operating days in First Student as a result of a later than normal start to the school […]
Motor Coach Industries International (MCI) has been sold to New Flyer Industries by KPS Capital Partners for a consideration of approximately $480m/£315.84m. MCI is a major manufacturer of intercity coaches in the US and Canada, providing 24 hour technical support, technician training and an extensive aftermarket parts and repair service. Headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, […]
Ilkeston based Littles Transport has received delivery of four 10.8m ADL Enviro200s after securing several new contracts with Derby County Council. They are fitted with ZF gearboxes and 39 seats. The financing of the vehicles was secured via David Davies of Davies Corporate Finance (0845 077 9118), who has supported the operator with its funding […]
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has purchased a further five Optare Solos to be used on subsidised local bus services, including the demand-responsive MyBus service, a bookable bus service offering door-to-door transport in urban and rural areas. This follows an investment in 18 Solos earlier in the year. The 7.9m, Euro5, slim line Solos are […]
Leicester operator, Ausden Clark, has added a Scania Irizar i6 to its fleet. The coach has 57 seats, three-point seatbelts, extra dark tinted glass, a centre sunken toilet, a DVD player with two monitors, seat back tables, Durabright alloy wheels and a driver’s sleeping cabin. It is based on a Scania K410 EB6x2*4 chassis with […]
