Arriva Southern Counties buses temporarily replaced the Gravesend to Tilbury passenger ferry service across the River Thames for several days in December. This was necessary as the ferry terminal at Tilbury could not be accessed due to visiting cruise liners obstructing the pontoon. The ferry provides a link from Kent to Essex on a half […]
Go North East has agreed to fund the Quaylink bus service following a decision for its council funding to be withdrawn. Cllr Nick Forbes, leader of Newcastle City Council and Lead Chief Executive on Transport for the North East Combined Authority (NECA), announced the city council is withdrawing its funding for the service. This follows […]
Organisers of Coach & Bus Live 2015 have reported ‘record demand’ for stand space at next Autumn‘s trade show, with over 80% of floor space already taken. With 120 exhibitors already having reserved stands just four months after the launch, there has been continued demand following from the recent Euro Bus Expo 2014. Results from […]
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 […]