Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, is to visit Greater Manchester today (11 July 2024) to begin what the government describes as the ‘bus revolution’. She is to pledge to support every community to take back control of buses through franchising or public ownership. She is to meet with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, to […]
Under a new motto of ‘move fast and fix things’, new Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, has set the DfT on the task of delivering the ‘biggest overhaul to transport in a generation’. Among the priorities is improving bus services and growing usage across the country. Louise’s first official visit later this week will be focused […]
Volvo Buses is to bring a 57-seater coach into the UK and Irish markets with the expansion of its recently launched 12.6m Volvo B8R MCV eVoTor range. Launched in late-2023 and featuring 53 seats and a toilet, which can be removed to allow for 55 seats, the new fully seated variant is available to order […]
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 […]