Volvo’s new 7900 Electric Hybrid bus entered scheduled service for the first time on 18 December running on the Innovation Route 109 in Hamburg, Germany. The vehicle incorporates a Euro6 engine, an electric motor and plug-in technology. Charging takes place at the end stop using a pantograph that is integrated with the charging station. The […]
Ecocabs from Hexham and Newcastle has taken delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter based EVM X-Clusive 22-seater. The minicoach is powered by the Euro6 516Cdi 163bhp Common Rail Direct Injection diesel engine matched to a seven-speed G-Tronic automatic gearbox. It has an in-dash air conditioning system, 22 Brusa Crete 80 seats, saloon air conditioning and […]
Nottingham City Transport’s (NCT’s) Orange 36 buses have resumed their normal route after diversions through Beeston and Chilwell due to tram works have come to an end. Buses towards Beeston and Chilwell will serve Broadgate and Middle Street to reach Beeston Bus Station, rather than diverting along Queen’s Road East. Passengers have been made aware […]
…and what have you done? Quite a bit actually, looking back over the year. Our Rob Orchard has recently cast his eye over the past 12 months to put together our usual annual review. To see what stood out the most for Rob in 2014 check out your latest issue of B&CB (issue 1308, 26 […]
Belle Vue from Manchester has invested £1.25m in five Mercedes-Benz Tourismos. Powered by the Euro6 Mercedes-Benz OM 470 engine coupled to eight-speed Powershift automatic transmission, the coaches have 49 seats with Luxline upholstery, 19inch monitors and wi-fi provision. Drivers will benefit from a BOSCH sat-nav and rear-mounted parking camera with dash-integrated display screen. Safety equipment […]
Johnson Transport has taken delivery of a new Euro6 Avantgarde Sprinter. Based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 516 Cdi chassis, it is powered by a 163bhp Euro6 Common Rail Direct Injection diesel engine coupled to a seven-speed G-Tronic gearbox. Features include 19 Brusa Crete 100 seats finished in Epengle moquette with leather head rests, a Mercedes-Benz […]
Tally Ho Coaches from South Devon has taken delivery of its first Volvo B9R with Jonckheere bodywork. Featuring a striking new livery, the operator’s first brand new Volvo is specified with a rear mounted, six-cylinder, nine-litre 380hp Euro5 diesel engine and is fitted with a Volvo I-Shift 12-speed fully automated mechanical gearbox along with the […]
Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has opened what has been described as the biggest bus depot in the UK. First Glasgow has relocated operations to the newly constructed £20m site in Cathcart Road in the south side of the city. The bespoke facility houses 300 buses and 800 employees, although it has space for up […]