Plans to help improve the reliability and travel times of buses around Blackpool are up for discussion. The proposals come after Blackpool Council successfully secured a £1m ‘Better Bus’ grant earlier this year. Views are being sought on one part of the plan to introduce a contra-flow bus lane on Central Drive, between New Bonny […]
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) claims it is the first UK transport authority to commit to becoming carbon neutral. TfGM has reduced its own carbon emissions by 19% over the last three years. The organisation now plans to reach its carbon saving target of 75% by as soon as 2018 and is developing plans to […]
Arriva’s Green Line coach service between Luton and London is set to change on 30 June. Set to be introduced are a revised timetable; new commuter links direct from Stopsley, Leagrave and Marsh Farm; and a new ticket for commuters, day-trippers and families. The round-the-clock 757 service will be running seven days a week and […]
First has received the necessary regulatory approvals from TfL and the Traffic Commissioner for the sale of its London bus operations. Originally announced on 9 April 2013, the operator has completed the sale of five of its depots in the capital to Metroline and three to Transit Systems Group for a combined consideration of approximately […]
South Lancs Travel is to take on a Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) supported route and will run it commercially. From 8 July the Monday to Saturday daytime 597 service linking Leigh Sports Village with the town centre and infirmary will no longer need public funding. South Lancs will run a bus every half hour. […]
A new initiative which will help create 100,000 registered Engineering Technicians by 2018 has been announced by the Prime Minister. Working through new and established apprentice schemes, the initiative aims to create more engineers by giving them structured on-the-job experience built upon a recognised academic qualification. On completing their apprenticeships, they will attain the globally […]
Canada heavy duty bus manufacturer, New Flyer Industries Inc, has acquired North American Bus Industries Inc (NABI) from an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management L.P. for a cash consideration of approximately £52m/$80m, virtually all for the satisfaction of affiliate debt. Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) formed a strategic alliance with New Flyer in May last year. […]
Rygor Commercials has made its first move into the bus and coach market by acquiring the southern aftersales centre of EvoBus Daimler UK at Southall, Middlesex. The company will be retaining all current employees at Southall and is looking to make a significant investment to expand and improve services at the facility. The existing EvoBus […]