A project for the electric hybridisation of a bus powertrain was one of the winners of funding from the Niche Vehicle Network. The project will also involve the electrification of ancillary mechanical loads through the integration and demonstration of a range of novel technologies. The six winning schemes in the competition, each lasting no more […]
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust (GVVT) will be holding its annual Open Weekend at Bridgeton Bus Garage on the weekend of 10 and 11 October 2015, between 10.00 and 17.00 both days. The event will see a display of restored vehicles and a demonstration of preservation work being carried out, as well as trips on vintage […]
National Express Bus (NX Bus) has been awarded four stars in the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) Recognised for Excellence programme following a recent successful assessment. EFQM found the operator to have carried out key activities to ensure skills and competencies. The organisation said the company has developed a balanced profile of results that […]
A reminder to all our readers that this year’s Showbus takes place on Sunday 20 September at Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire (MK17 9WA). The site opens at 10.00 and closes at 17.00. The vehicle displays will feature an unprecedented number of classic vehicles built before 1930. Renowned bus preserver, Mike Sutcliffe, will be formally handing over […]
Blackpool is to be the location for the next UK Coach Rally on the weekend of 23 and 24 April 2016. Organisers Coach Displays Ltd will formally launch the event in the town on 21 September in conjunction with Visit Blackpool and Merlin Entertainments when more details will be made available. The traditional dinner and […]
Following the selection of Jeremy Corbyn in the recent Labour Party leadership election, Lillian Greenwood has been named Shadow Secretary of State for Transport. She previously held the role of Shadow Minister for Transport in 2011 and has been the MP representing Nottingham South since 2010.
MAN CEO resigns . . . Dr. Georg Pachta-Reyhofen is to resign from his position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MAN SE as of 30 September 2015. He will continue to serve the Volkswagen Group, MAN’s parent company, in an advisory capacity. Replacing Dr. Pachta-Reyhofen will be Joachim Drees, who will start his new […]
First South Yorkshire has welcomed the decision by the Sheffield City Region Combined Authority Transport Committee to approve a package of bus improvements in Sheffield. The enhancements include a revised, integrated, citywide bus network and a better value multi-operator ticket range on smartcard. The full package will be introduced from 31 October /1 November and […]