A survey by ComRes for the charity Guide Dogs showed that over 80% of people support the introduction of driver training, as it would improve the experience of disabled bus passengers. This comes as the Government reviews whether PSV drivers must have disability awareness training. The UK is currently exempt from a European regulation that […]
As a result of funding cuts to the All Wales Concessionary Travel Scheme by the Welsh Government, Cardiff Bus has announced reductions to several bus services across its network and changes to a selection of prices in its ticket range. From 20 April 2014, the operator is to reduce the frequency of several of its […]
A new report from local transport authority group, PTEG, claims the Government could make ‘transport work harder for jobs and long term economic growth’ through stepping up investment in urban transport in the city regions. It suggests lower levels of transport spend can explain the 2% GDP gap with Germany. PTEG’s report shows that between […]
VW has announced the availability of Euro6 engines in some of its Crafter CR 35 and CR50 models. The new engine is being made available in vans and chassis cabs with kerb weights between 2,355kg and 2,815kg. It is only available on CR50s with a medium or long wheelbase and CR35s with the long wheelbase. […]
Bessway Travel of Perivale, Middlesex, has upgraded its fleet with two new Unvi coaches. Based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 516CDi with an automatic gearbox, the Unvi Shuttle conversion has 22 seats, an air conditioning system, powered entrance door and body coloured skirts. The Touring GT is mounted on the Mercedes-Benz Atego 1524L chassis with a […]
Aldermaston Coaches of Reading has received an EVM Classic Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 516Cdi. Powered by Euro6 163bhp common rail direct injection diesel engine matched, to a 7 G-Tronic automatic gear box, the minicoach has the original Mercedes-Benz door and EVM integrated three stage entry step with LED strip lights and stainless steel inserts. It has privacy […]
Doigs of Glasgow has taken delivery of its first two DAF powered Integral i6 coaches. The pair are 12.9m 57-seaters and are delivering good economy and showing how flexible they can be in a largely urban operation, according to the operator. Doigs specified half-leather seats and seatback tables, plus the standard hot drinks console, as […]
Bayliss Executive Travel has received delivery of a new 12.56m Volvo B9R with Jonckheere bodywork. This latest addition to its fleet means that its eight coaches are now all built on the Volvo chassis. The vehicle has a rear mounted Volvo D9B engine matched to a fully automated Volvo I-Shift 12-speed automated mechanical gearbox. It […]