Local authorities across England are now able to bid for a share of £5m funding to fit buses with green technology and offer better journeys. The Clean Bus Technology Fund 2015 will allow local authorities to bid for up to £500,000, which the government says is enough to retrofit hundreds of buses reducing NOx emissions […]
Every pound spent on local bus infrastructure can generate up to between £4.67 and £6.94 of benefits for local businesses, communities and the environment, according to a report commissioned by Greener Journeys. Carried out by independent analysts at KPMG LLP, the study found that carefully planned bus priority measures, such as bus lanes, busway schemes […]
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has invested £3m in its Turquoise Line number 78 and 79 services with 15 new ADL Enviro400 bodied Scania double deckers. They feature audio/visual announcement systems, real time technology, interior green mood lighting and free Wi-Fi. Planned to be in operation by early October, they bring the total number of new […]
Every year, Millbrook plays host to the Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV) Cenex event, a showcase of the latest in environmentally friendly vehicles held by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnerhip (LowCVP). Chris Peat attended this year’s edition to report on the innovations, equipment and projects most relevant to the bus and coach sector. Magtec Perhaps one […]
Attain Travel of Witton, Birmingham, has extended its fleet to almost 30 vehicles with the introduction of two new Plaxton Leopards and a Cheetah XL. Attain Travel MD, David Costello, said, ‘The B9 Leopard is a proven product with a reputation for reliability, durability and performance. At 12.8m and with 70 seats, all with three-point […]
Eavesway Travel has taken delivery of an EVM X-Clusive VIP Sprinter 519Cdi, powered by the Mercedes-Benz Euro6 191bhp common rail direct injection diesel engine married to a seven-speed G-Tronic gearbox. It features the new EVM plug type passenger electric entry door, 16 Executive 110 seats, a coach back boot, an Eberspacher saloon air conditioning system, […]
Marchants Coaches from Cheltenham has added two Mercedes-Benz Euro6 Tourismo Ms to its fleet. Built to Touring Plus specification, they have 53 seats in Luxline upholstery, an air conditioning system, a toilet, two 19inch fold down LCD monitors paired with BOSCH audio/visual equipment and Wi-Fi. Power is delivered by the Mercedes-Benz OM 470 Euro6 engine […]
Bayliss Executive Travel from Deal, Kent, has recently taken delivery of two Plaxton Elitei inter-decks. The Volvo B11R 15m coaches have 75 seats and are powered by a D11K 10.8litre engine with I-Shift transmissions. Finished with wood effect flooring, they have a Professional Entertainment System. They have been used on school work, cruise transfers and […]