CPT says the industry is ‘surprised’ at a report from the Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR), which has called for a return to a regulated transport system. The study focuses on the differences between bus services in London and elsewhere, as well as the relationship between public and private stakes in rail services. It […]
Transport for London (TfL) is to trial inductive charging technology on up to four extended range diesel electric hybrid buses in east London from next year. The Alexander Dennis Enviro400H buses will be fitted with special technology enabling on-board batteries to receive a charge boost at bus stands at either end of Stagecoach operated route […]
Until fleets become completely reliant on electricity or some other form of alternative propulsion, which is not likely to be for some time to come, liquid fuels and how to handle them will remain massively important to operators. Chris Peat delved into this area, contacting companies to get an insight into trends and technology in […]
The latest new vehicle added to their range of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter based models by EVM the specialist vehicle converters, is a low floor, directly wheelchair accessible model called the Community. I recently visited EVM’s Horsham, West Sussex premises to inspect and drive the prototype of the new model. I began by asking Sales Director of […]
Stagecoach owned megabus.com is to trial the UK’s first 15m Scania Irizar i6 coach later this month. The initial test operation will be for six months, during which time the vehicle is to be based at Stagecoach’s Rugby depot and will operate on routes across the UK. Based on a Scania K410 EB 6×2*4 rear-steer […]
National Express West Midlands (NXWM) has held an event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of buses in Birmingham. The celebration was open to all and took place outside the new Library in Centenary Square. It featured buses from across the decades, including two from the 1950s and a modern day hybrid. There was also the […]
Following news that the Liberal Democrats’ UK wide ‘Pre-Manifesto’ will contain a commitment to scrap the Severn Bridge tolls at the next Parliament, The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has expressed concern that it could be a case of ‘Robbing Peter to pay Paul.’ RHA Chief Executive Geoff Dunning, commented, ‘Of course we would be in […]
The Kings Ferry has revealed it is ready to carry record numbers of passengers this year as recent rail fare price hikes are expected to encourage train travellers in Kent to switch to coach. Passenger numbers from the county using the company’s services have grown 14% in the past four years. Year-to-date, passenger journeys are […]