The Central Library in Manchester was the venue for the official launch of Passenger Focus’ Bus Passenger survey for 2014. Politicians, press, industry heads and representatives from the organisation were tightly packed in a room to hear the results of the survey along with guest speakers and a panel discussion. The two hour session was […]
It seems hard to believe that the Treka 16 is probably Britain’s most successful coachbuilt, wheelchair accessible minibus in 2015 despite having been first produced in 1997. It is also remarkable that it has not fundamentally changed in design concept since those far off days. Current owner and Chairman of Treka Bus, Mark Clissett, believes […]
Arriva Buses Wales has continued the investment programme commenced in 2014 with the launch of nine new Sapphire standard buses for services 10/10A serving Deeside from Chester. Representing a £2million investment, the fleet of ADL Enviro400s was revealed last week at the company’s Chester depot ready to enter service on 15 March. Welcoming guests including […]
Cleaning, it’s an unavoidable necessity, but one that if not done properly can lead to a damaging view of your operation by passengers. Nobody really wants to board a filthy vehicle. At the worst, neglecting cleaning can prove a risk to health and licences. This is why Chris Peat swept his way through The Cleaning […]
Jonathan Joplin’s surprise offer of a ticket to last Saturday’s Championship clash between Norwich City and Derby County saw me arrive at his Tittleshall yard at 12.20, by which time the first green and yellow scarves were already boarding one of Peelings’ Van Hool Alizee T9 Volvo B12Ms. Setting off we called at a succession […]
Go-Ahead owned Southern Vectis has launched a new fleet of eight vehicles for its Route 1. The four ADL Enviro200s and four Enviro400s were formally unveiled at the Isle of Wight Conflict History and Remembrance Museum in Northwood, Cowes. An improved timetable rolled out when the new buses’ entered service. Southern Vectis MD, Andrew Wickham, […]
North east transport authority, Nexus, has completed a project to refurbish Jarrow bus station. The £120,000 scheme includes improvements to passenger waiting areas, lighting and security. Nexus, which manages Jarrow bus station, has installed five new modern bus shelters to replace the previous two 20 year old ‘tunnels’. The refurbishment project has taken three months […]
Manchester city centre’s free Metroshuttle bus service now has free Wi-Fi for passengers. The new provision is being offered on all 20 buses on the route linking the city’s main rail stations, car parks, shopping areas and businesses. The fleet is owned by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). Manchester and Salford Councils, the Government’s Broadband […]