Following weeks of testing with bus users in Bristol, the first phase of First’s smartcard programme has been launched. The introduction of the ‘Touch Card’ scheme in the city was marked with an event in Bristol Bus Station. To begin with, the Touch Card is only available for adults using FirstWeek or FirstMonth inner or […]
As part of its strategy to reach global markets, Optare Plc, has launched a new website (www.optare.com). The new online portal is designed to enable mobile, tablet or PC users to easily view the manufacturer’s vehicles and latest news whilst on the move or from their desks. Optare CEO, Enrico Vassallo, said, ‘The website, like […]
Arriva North East has launched its latest Sapphire route: Service X21/X22 between Newbiggin, Ashington and Newcastle via Stakeford, Wansbeck Estate, Guidepost and Beddlington. The new ADL Enviro400s used on the route were unveiled at the Newbiggin Maritime Centre by lookalikes of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles and baby George. The buses represent a spend of over […]
MAN Group said it had a ‘sound performance’ in the first half of fiscal year 2014. Demand in the European CV market rose slightly during this period but the company continued to feel the effects of the introduction of the Euro6 emission standard. The MAN Group’s order intake in the first half of the year […]
Arriva put three of its new Wrightbus StreetLite Micro Hybrids on display in Gravesend recently. The operator wanted to let the public inspect the buses that would be entering service the next day on its half hourly Service 136 from the Medway Towns to Gravesend town centre. The 40-seaters are the first low carbon emission […]
Wythall Transport Museum in Worcestershire is to mark the 25 years since the demise of bus and train builder MCW on 24 and 25 August. As well as a display of photographs, buses with Metro-Cammell bodies on a wide range of chassis will be on show, with rides available on some of them. On the […]
In response to the announcement from the Mayor of London‘s Environment Adviser that taxis and buses will switch to electric mode in busy parts of central London from 2018, Guide Dogs has urged these quieter vehicles are made safe for people with sight loss. The charity is urging people make roads safer for blind and […]
Gavin Peace is to join Arriva North East as Engineering Director at the end of August 2014. Gavin has a wealth of board level engineering experience, bringing expertise from both inside and outside the UK bus sector. He has held senior positions at companies including National Express, First Bus and Alstom. He succeeds the long […]