Operators are supporting Armed Forces Day on Sunday 29 June, a national event to support the Armed Forces community. Arriva is once again offering free travel for military and ex-military personnel on the Day. The commitment to free travel for the Armed Forces is supported by the many Arriva employees who have served in the […]
Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) is to supply its HDSRM300 motor for a new retrofit kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) solution. Designed and built for PCVs and other commercial vehicles, the system unifies AEM electric motors with ultracapacitors and heavy-duty power electronics to create a bolt-in, retrofit KERS system that can hybridise existing combustion vehicles. The […]
National Express West Midlands (NXWM) is extending its partnership with CitySwift by another three years. The technology company has enabled the operator to improve results year-on-year, enhancing bus punctuality and efficiencies. Since September 2023 NXWM’s use of CitySwift’s advanced data technology has led to a reduction of more than 20% in late running, customer wait […]
Stagecoach-owned megabus is launching a new route between Plymouth, Bristol and London. The new service begins tomorrow (27 June) and will operate from Thursday to Monday each week between Plymouth, Exeter, Taunton, Bristol Airport, Bristol and London. Fares on the service will start from £9.99 and tickets are available on megabus’ website. The service will […]
Stagecoach has confirmed a further 158 orders from Pelican Bus and Coach. In addition to the recent 23 single-deckers delivered to Sheffield, Pelican has been awarded further orders totalling 158 single-deck electric buses. These orders will mean that Stagecoach is the largest operator of Yutong electric vehicles in the UK, with over 200 orders. The […]
Arriva has confirmed the closure of its Aylesbury and High Wycombe depots. The operator announced on its website today (25 June 2024) that it will close the depots on 27 July 2024. After the closure, Arriva will no longer operate 11 routes that currently run from the sites. It will maintain operation of the X5 […]
Volvo Buses aims to have a fully decarbonised supply chain by 2040. The manufacturer and its suppliers plan to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help achieve this. As a first step in AI use, Volvo plans to take data from its own systems and gather all the details on each supplier and their respective part […]
Premier Pits is launching Thread Saver, a new tool range for repairing damaged axle threads and wheel studs, 100% manufactured in the EU by Silbertool Solutions. Thread repair tools have been in the market for many years, however tools like Thread Cutting Dies and other products remove material during the process and weaken the thread. […]