Palfinger Ratcliff has recently marked 50 years in business with an open day, complete with speeches and presentations of its products. Held at its Welwyn Garden City headquarters, the celebrations comprised of two events, one showcasing its commercial applications and another its passenger lift solutions. The latter was attended by Chris Peat. Former Chairman speaks […]
Ford is extending production of its all-new Transit to include the full line up of over 450 model variants. The latest Transit derivatives include Chassis Double Cab, Double Cab-in-Van and extra-long L5 versions. These new variants have debuted at the 2014 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show this week and complete an unprecedented renewal and expansion of […]
The announcement earlier this year that Bluebird Vehicles had gone into administration came as a surprise to many operators. Sadly not me. I knew that Bluebird Vehicles had been suffering for some time from a lack of forward orders brought on by the on-going economic situation, particularly the swingeing cuts to local authority budgets, the […]
Arriva is to make some changes to its buses in Surrey and West Sussex from 28 September. The operator is to introduce a number of improvements too, as well as some measures to improve reliability or to match the service provided more closely to demand. More buses will be laid on for Horsham, with the […]
West Yorkshire Combined Authority is reviewing bus services 435 and 436, operated by Arriva owned Yorkshire Tiger. The routes run between Wakefield and Holmfirth via Skelmanthorpe and Denby Dale. Consultation sessions on the routes are being held until 6 October for local passengers who may be affected by the proposed changes. Comments from passengers will […]
London Transport Museum’s recently restored and converted ‘Battle Bus’, the world’s only operational B-type bus, is now undertaking a ten day tour of battlefields across Belgium and Northern France. The commemorative tour will highlight the contribution and sacrifices made by London transport workers during the First World War. It will also give the public an […]
First Bus has won a contract to provide around 260 coaches during The 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles. The operator will provide the transport for Ryder Cup officials, the media, sponsors and VIPs. It will also run coaches for most of the event’s hospitality packages. First will begin its operations on 22 September and will […]
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has voiced its disappointment over the delay of the introduction of ‘free-flow’ tolls at Dartford River Crossing. Originally planned to be in place by the 28 October 2014, the Highways Agency has now said that the planned technology to allow motorists to use the crossing without having to stop at […]