Over 380 nominations have been made for this year’s edition of the UK Bus Awards, a new record in the 18 year history of the scheme. Judging for the contest begins now, with over 40 experienced people participating in the panel meetings over the next few weeks. The 2014 Finalists Announcement and Luncheon will be […]
Van Hool is to present its new EX line of touring coaches for the European market at the ‘International Motor Show IAA Commercial Vehicles’ in Hannover, Germany between 25 September and 2 October. The EX line will initially be marketed in two heights and three lengths. The model palette is composed of more standardised two- […]
Following reports in the German press of the discontinuance of Starliner production, Ian McLean, MAN’s UK Head of Bus and Coach has confirmed that MAN is adapting its range of Neoplan products to meet changing customer demands across Europe. It will be phasing out the Starliner at some stage, probably at the end of 2015. […]
Hatts Travel Group of Chippenham, Wiltshire, ceased trading at 10.00 on 25 July 2014. with Andrew Martin Sheridan and Gareth Rutt Morris from FRP Advisory appointed joint administrators. According to the administrators, the Group had been struggling with unsustainable cash flow pressures for several months and attempts by its owners and directors to obtain investment […]
CPT, in conjunction with People 1st, has launched a new industry professional standard, the Bus & Coach Engineering Manager Accreditation. The Accreditation, designed by CPT’s Engineering Committee, assesses Engineering Managers against a series of new professional standards, whilst allowing them to demonstrate they have the necessary skills and attributes to carry out their role. Candidates […]
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, is drawing up plans for charging diesel vehicles £10 for entering London’s proposed ultra-low emission zone set to come in by 2020, according to press reports. Only Euro6 vehicles will be exempt from the charge. Electric, hybrid and other zero emission vehicles are also expected to be exempt from the […]
megabus.com is to double the number of daily services between London and Barcelona via Paris and Toulouse following strong passenger demand during the first month of its new route. The new service, offering fares from just €1, began on 8 July and has already proved popular, with thousands of passengers having used it in the […]
Go-Ahead Group and GKN Plc have agreed a deal that will see the supply of electric flywheel systems to 500 buses over the next two years. The GKN Gyrodrive system is based on Formula One race technology developed in the UK. It is expected to help increase the efficiency of every bus to which it […]