To commemorate 30 years of the name Optare this year, the company is producing a number of 30th anniversary special edition MetroCity and Solo buses. To be produced until the end of 2015, the buses will feature special badging and a choice of interior options to customer requirements. Robert Drewery, Commercial Director, said, ‘We are […]
The public consultation on a new, modern transport interchange for Tameside has closed. Members of the public were invited by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to give their views on the proposed design and features of the interchange online, by post and via email. The new Tameside Interchange will make it easier for people to […]
A report released by PTEG has suggested there is a growing gap between spending on road maintenance on national roads when compared with local roads. Called ‘A Bumpy Ride – the funding and economics of Highways Maintenance on local roads in the city regions’, the study found that 98% of the road network is managed […]
An art exhibition was recently held at Bolton Bus Station. Entitled ‘In Transit’, the display included photographs and large scale mural paintings on hoardings at the Moor Lane station, as well as short films and sound recordings. Researched and developed by University of Bolton Fine Art graduates, Steph Shipley and Andy Smith, the exhibition celebrated […]
City of York Council has teamed up with First York to launch a new peak time bus pass for their Adult Social Care customers with learning difficulties. It will support customers who currently depend on the council to arrange transport for them, but who would prefer to travel flexibly and independently using public transport. It […]
With patronage increasing by over 10% year on year following the introduction of Sapphire 110 between Tamworth and Birmingham, Arriva Midlands are adding additional journeys to meet the increasing demand from 20 September 2015. Two additional Sapphire buses have been added to the fleet at Tamworth. The Wrightbus StreetLites were previously used in the Cannock […]
Stagecoach North East was joined by Stockton South MP and Northern Powerhouse Minister, James Wharton to launch the first of 17 new ADL Enviro 300 buses as part of a £2.3 million investment in Stockton on Tees. With fuel efficient engines, improved seating for customer comfort and free Wi-Fi, seven new buses are now in […]
Transdev has teamed up with Harrogate RUFC to offer its fans a specially priced ticket for travel to the team’s ground during home games. The Harrogate to Leeds 770 bus will drop fans on the front doorstep of the club’s new ground at Rudding Lane. A special discounted day return from Harrogate costs £3 when […]