Chariot Motors’ e-bus has made its trade exhibition debut at ElekBu 2015, the Berlin electric bus show. Described by the manufacturer as ‘Europe’s most advanced electric bus’, the vehicle runs on an ultra-capacitor in place of batteries and its makers claim it can travel up to 20km on a single, rapid charge. B&CB finds out […]
I’ve been travelling a lot this week, twice requiring three flights in one day, the prospect of which didn’t inspire me. The excitement I once felt at flying has evaporated over the years and, with the advent of mega security and budget airlines, it is now usually a chore. Sat here waiting for plane number […]
Despite opposition from authorities, Megabus has launched an intercity route in France. The Paris to Toulouse service was due to commence on Monday 9th March with services starting from just €1. There will be one overnight journey each day in each direction between Paris and Toulouse, with a journey time of around eight and a […]
Middlesbrough based Leven Valley Coaches is to cease trading on 20 March 2015. The decision to end operating was partly due to rocketing insurance costs, as it faces a 64% rise in its insurance premium for 2015. This difficulty has been compounded by tough economic conditions, lower than anticipated passenger numbers and the end of […]
Brighton and Hove Bus Company has announced a freeze on some of their fares when they review them in April. All cash fares purchased on-board, and all types of student, child and family fares have been frozen until 2016. In addition, a ‘sibling saver’ ticket has been introduced, whereby the purchase of a second ticket […]
Thousands of school, college and university students have been asked for their views on public transport as part of the Centro’s drive to improve services for young people. Centro, the West Midlands’ transport authority, has been working with over 50 educational sites across the region to take part in The Big Travel Survey, which aims […]
A social meeting for CPT members, or ‘Bit of a Do in Devizes’ as it is being called, is due to take place on 14 March in the Coach Friendly Status winning town. Attending the evening meal will be current CPT President, Bill Hiron. Everyone is welcome. South West Regional Manager, CPT UK, John Burch, […]
Irizar’s i2e all electric bus is being trialled by Baixbus on a number of routes in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (BMA) to check its suitability for use across the metropolitan area. It forms part of a fleet regeneration project which sees a further six i2e’s adapted for persons with mobility problems, as well as the […]