Campaign for Better Transport has welcomed the recent announcement by the nation’s major operators for the roll out of contactless payment on all buses by 2022 (see B&CB 1361, 15 January 2016). However, the group argues that there is still a need for a national strategy. Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, Stephen Joseph, […]
The Transport Ticketing Global event returns this year with a three day programme of over 50 presentations and panel debates on 26 to 28 January at Old Billingsgate Market, London. Insight into the latest transport developments will be delivered by 100 expert speakers to over 700 senior transport ticketing decision makers. Among the key topics […]
After conducting a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, IAM has claimed councils are following government stated best practice and increasingly investing more money into capital projects (including road rebuilding) rather than spending funds on short term temporary repairs. The FOI request asked county councils how much they spent on fixing road surface defects such as […]
Brighouse based Arrow Coach Travel Ltd is helping support Calderdale flood victims. The operator is taking part in Calderdale Rising, a crowdfunding campaign aimed at helping a number of the 1,250 businesses across Calderdale that were heavily affected by the 2015 Boxing Day floods. The initiative is headed up by Business for Calderdale and supported […]
Otokar Europe has recently appointed Brian Noone Ltd as Distributor for Otokar buses in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Channels Islands and the UK. The British distribution of Otokar buses will be carried out through Minis to Midis, the appointed agent of Brian Noone Ltd. The initial vehicles to come over to these […]
Forest Asset Finance Ltd has been acquired by Asset Alliance Group, providers of commercial vehicle finance solutions and retailers of new and used trucks and trailers. The seven figure deal is expected to broaden Asset Alliance Group’s (AAG) portfolio and provide a strong foothold in the bus and coach sector. Integration within the Asset Alliance […]
Blackpool Transport is to invest over £2m in a fleet of ten Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) Enviro400 City buses. This is the second significant order for this recently launched model, the first being 19 for Arriva London. The 10.5m double decks will have e-leather seats, a glazed stairwell, wood effect floors, Wi-Fi, USB charging points […]
With Neoplan’s decision to drop the Starliner coupled with Daimler’s earlier decision to discontinue sales of the Setra family in the UK and Van Hool currently dominating the small sector at the peak of the market it is perhaps the ideal time for Irizar to launch a new flagship coach range in the UK. The […]