A new bus Bill has been proposed by the Wales First Minister. This would see moving the bus industry in Wales away from a privatised system. Speaking at the Senedd, Wales First Minister, Vaughan Gething, said: “This Government will radically shake up the way the public transport system works in Wales, including legislating for a new […]
National Express has cancelled its order for 25 Van Hool Altano TDX21 tri-axle coaches. The announcement follows the news that Van Hool customers whose deposits for vehicles were trapped in the company’s insolvency have been told that they must apply to the ‘curators’ (receivers) for a refund. A statement from National Express said the cancellation […]
Reading Buses has raised the biggest ever amount for its Charity of the Year, the Royal Berks Charity, at its Open Day. Held on 30 June, the Open Day saw thousands of visitors. Robert Williams, Reading Buses’ Chief Executive Officer, said; “I am thrilled to confirm that we have absolutely smashed our Open Day record […]
Arriva is launching a new coach service linking central Milton Keynes to Luton. The X1 service starts on 21 July and offers a fast and direct service, complementing the existing F70 and F77 routes, which will operate as normal. The route is the first new commercial venture from Arriva since the pandemic. Temsa Safaris are […]
Lord Peter Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE has been appointed Minister of State at the DfT. Currently the Chairman of Network Rail, Lord Hendy’s transport career started in 1975 at London Transport. He was made MD of CentreWest London buses in 1989, leading the operation through a buyout by First in 1994. After a period […]
Go-Ahead Group owned Bluestar has signed up to support the Light the South art trail, which takes place in Southampton and Cowes from July to September. The free art installation features 40 8ft-tall lighthouses crafted by a selection of top local and renowned artists. In addition to the main trail, there are 40 smaller sculptures […]
Night buses will be available to party-goers in North Devon and Newquay from 6 July until 7 September 2024. Following a successful trial in Barnstaple in December 2023, Devon & Cornwall Police is working with partners to introduce the night buses. Night bus services, provided by Stagecoach in North Devon and First Bus in Newquay, […]
Louise Haigh MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Transport following Labour’s win in the General Election. After serving as the Shadow Transport Minister, Louise replaces Mark Harper of the outgoing Conservative Party in the new role. In April this year, Louise set out Labour’s plans to encourage even more local control of the […]