VDL Bus & Coach has presented its new Citea with the electrical wheel-hub drive from the German company Ziehl-Abegg (Kunzelsau). The single decker will come with the ZAwheel electric drive as standard in the future. The system requires neither a transmission nor a differential. Previously, it was only used for retrofitting to diesel buses. The […]
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has unveiled its Armed Forces Day bus. The double decker features a patriotic design to celebrate the national event, which is being held in Nottingham for the first time on 29 June. It will include a parade through the city centre and celebrations on Victoria Embankment. During the day, the operator […]
Fuel cards are no longer accepted on tolls in Spain. Payments can be made by cash, credit card or with a toll box, which can be ordered through DKV’s website (www.dkv-euroservice.com). Benefits of using the latter include discounts of 50% under the Post-Pay scheme in Spain and a maximum of 13% under the Post-Pay scheme […]
TfL is developing a new set of six framework agreements for professional services. They are expected to deliver value for fare and tax payers whilst helping improve the delivery of a multi billion pound transport improvements programme. TfL believes they will enable it to continue delivering its operational goals efficiently, effectively and economically whilst maintaining […]
Two commuter routes in Somerset have been won by The Kings Ferry, part of the National Express Group. North Somerset Council awarded the contract, which is for the operation of two commuter services to business areas in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. The routes are due to launch in the autumn and will be funded by […]
A number of changes are being made to First’s bus services in Southampton as of 30 June. Some of the alterations are taking place following a re-tendering exercise completed by Southampton City Council, while other changes are being made by the operator to its own commercial network. The changes affect existing services; 1/1A, 2/2A, 5, […]
Thamesdown Transport has announced changes to its management team. Engineering Director, Nigel Mason, who has been with the company since starting as an apprentice in 1971, is taking early retirement. Thamesdown’s Financial Controller, Cliff Connor, joins the Board of Directors in Nigel’s place. David Spencer, currently Engineering Services Manager, has been promoted to the new […]
Tony Pettitt has taken the newly created role of Director of Resources at Reading Buses. The new position replaces that of Finance Director and reflects Tony’s wider skill base as well as recognising the abilities of the current Reading Buses finance department, which will now be led by Karen Borton, a qualified accountant. Karen has […]