West Midland political leaders have agreed to commission a ten year transport plan to help ‘unlock the region’s full economic potential’. The ten year strategic transport plan to help meet the level of economic growth required was agreed by leaders of the seven West Midlands metropolitan authorities and the three Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), which […]
BASE Coach Sales’ unveiling at Euro Bus Expo of the new MOBIpeople range of single deck options marks the latest stage in the company’s ongoing mission to provide vehicles that match operators’ needs and can be operated profitably. The BASE team, with the experience gained from running the 160 strong Holmeswood fleet, has developed particular […]
People using the First operated Elland Road Park & Ride bus service into Leeds city centre can now extend their journeys, free of charge, on the Leeds City Bus, which is also operated by First. Tickets on the latter service normally cost 50p per journey. The number of cars parking at Elland Road Park & […]
Stagecoach Group owned megabus.com is offering 20,000 free seats on its services in the UK and mainland Europe between 12 January 2015 and 12 February 2015. The free seats are available for travel from Monday -Thursday each week during the promotional period and can be booked by visiting its website (www.megabus.com). The midweek tickets will […]
The industry event at the forefront of the interface with customers, Transport Ticketing and Passenger Information, is to return in 2015. Taking place at The Lancaster, London, from 27 to 29 January, the conference and awards ceremony explores the latest developments and issues in transport ticketing and passenger information systems. It sees the return of […]
Atkins and The TAS Partnership Ltd have been commissioned by the DfT to produce best practice guidance on bus partnerships, covering England (outside London). The action was in response to requests from local authorities and bus operators for improved and updated guidance. The guidance will set out the components of strong bus partnerships, both voluntary […]
Driven by the pound strengthening against the Euro, the financial criteria to be demonstrated when applying for bus and coach operators’ licenses will reduce from 1 December 2014. The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has confirmed that standard national and international licence applicants will be required to demonstrate £7,000 (previously £7,400) for the first vehicle […]
TfL is to re-route the Docklands Buses operated D8 on 29 November to serve destinations in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, such as the London Aquatics Centre and ArcelorMittal Orbit. It runs between Crossharbour and Stratford International bus station via Canary Wharf, All Saints and Bow Church. The existing frequency of every 12 minutes, Monday to […]