First in Bradford’s latest new Wrightbus SteetLites each have the name of a ‘Champion’ of Bradford emblazoned on them. The new vehicles run on the 620 Haworth Road – Bierley Circular route. Representing a £2m investment, the new vehicles feature leather seats, CCTV and Wi-Fi. The 500 staff at the operator were asked to nominate […]
The Kings Ferry is launching a new commuter service between Maidstone and London, taking in Grove Green and Weavering. Starting 5 October, the service will cost less than £10 per day and has a guaranteed seat policy. It will also have a brand new bespoke vehicle allocated to the route. To launch the new Maidstone […]
The First Midland Bluebird operated ‘The Loop’ tourism service in Falkirk has carried 15,000 passengers since its launch in April. The Scottish Government funded bus service connects the town’s tourist attractions with other road and rail services over the summer season. The pink bus provides an hourly service and takes in The Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk […]
First in York has announced a price freeze for the majority of customers as part of its annual price review. There are also price cuts being introduced for some customers with the announcement of an extension to the product range for 16 to 18 year olds. The introduction of new monthly (£38), three-monthly (£100) and […]
Passengers in Coventry are to be given the chance to give transport chiefs their views about the area’s network on 29 August. The ‘Your Public Transport Matters’ event will enable the public to talk directly with representatives from Network West Midlands, the region’s integrated bus, rail and tram system. Organised by Centro, the region’s public […]
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has frozen prices on its Academic Year passes, which went on sale recently. The city’s school and college students will pay £91.50 for NCT’s Autumn Term pass, or just £219 for the full Academic Year. It entitles its holders to unlimited travel in the city, working out at 64p a day. […]
Customcare, the dedicated aftermarket division of Wrights Group, has undertaken a specialist conversion project for city sightseeing bus operator, the Dualway Group. Two Volvo B9TL Eclipse Gemini IIs have been converted into open top sightseeing buses for deployment on a range of routes throughout Dublin. A third vehicle is to undergo the same conversion and […]
Go-Ahead operated route 88 has become the latest on the TfL bus network to be served entirely by New Routemaster buses. A phased conversion of the service is underway. It runs between Camden Town, Mornington Crescent, Warren Street, Great Portland Street, Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Westminster, Great Smith Street, Tate Britain, Vauxhall, Stockwell, […]