Sussex and Surrey independent operator, Compass Travel, has launched its new mobile bus app. Developed in partnership with UrbanThings, a London-based transport technology company, the new app offers passengers real-time bus tracking, mobile QR ticketing and seamless journey planning within a single platform. With 101 routes and a fleet of 87 vehicles, the app is […]
Metroline is working in partnership with bus driver training provider on a new pilot training scheme to attract more than 20 apprentice bus drivers. The London bus operator has partnered with Realise to help attract and train the latest recruits through apprenticeships. The new drivers will be based out of three depots across London – […]
Electric vehicle specialist Equipmake has played a key role in Argentina’s first, domestically manufactured, electric bus entering operation in Buenos Aires. The MT17.0e, which features Equipmake’s proprietary Zero Emission Drivetrain (ZED) fully-electric technology, is running on Line 28 in Argentina’s capital city, operated by DOTA S.A. Working with Agrale and Todo Bus, Equipmake’s ZED forms […]
Letters have been sent out from the DVSA concerning PSVAR Enforcement on home-to-school and rail replacement services. UKCOA has informed B&CB after checking with the Accessibility team at the DfT, that the letter is designed to check operators are complying with the PSVAR minimum levels of compliance for their Rail Replacement and Home to School […]
There are few who would deny Bill Hiron is an industry veteran. If the extensive list of senior positions at bus companies since the ’80s doesn’t convince you of his eminence, then perhaps his recently awarded MBE for services to public transport will. Speaking to B&CB, the Stephensons of Essex Chief Executive and ALBUM Chair, […]
A campaign to restore the Friends of King Alfred Buses’ (FoKAB’s) fire damaged 1950 Leyland Olympic has begun. Having been fully restored and relaunched in 2012, the bus was badly damaged in a fire last December. A reasonable sum is available from the insurance settlement to put together the feasibility and business plans that will […]
The 56th National Final of the UK Bus Driver of the Year Competition takes place in Blackpool on Sunday 1 September and entries have been rolling in from operators large and small who have put their best drivers forward. A total of 100 competitors from 34 bus operating companies are challenging for the coveted title […]
Sam Wilson has joined his family coach holiday business, Daish’s Holidays, as Head of Estates to oversee the group’s 12-strong portfolio of UK hotels. Sam is the son of the late Jeanne Wilson, the founder of Daish’s Holidays, who passed away earlier this year. His appointment signifies the transition to a second-generation family-run business during […]