Technical visit Having heard the details behind the AutoTram® Extra Grand, conference participants had the opportunity to sample the vehicle at Fraunhofer IVI’s test track in Dresden. Transport to the site was provided by one of DVB’s Citaro Hybrid buses that performed well with a full standing load along the predominantly flat route. The hills […]
Academy The final stage of the plan will see a new Training Academy created at Longstone, completeing the transfer of operations from Seafield and giving Lothian Buses a first class learning environment for its staff and those of other companies and organisations that also use its services. It will cover all aspects of training from […]
Public Transport Campaigner, Campaign for Better Transport, Martin Abrams, said, ‘Cuts to bus services are now reaching critical levels. We have seen services lost year on year and with further deep cuts planned next year, some authorities may stop supporting buses altogether. This is a watershed moment. If Government doesn’t take action to help support […]
Heathcotes Ltd of Chesterfield have taken delivery of an EVM Sprinter X-Clusive VIP Extended minicoach. The ten seater is based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Euro5 519CDi with a 191bhp V6 Common Rail Direct Injection diesel engine with seven-speed G-tronic automatic gear box. It features EVM’s plug type entry door, an integrated three stage entry step […]
A second Solo SR has been added to the fleet of Ross Travel Group, bringing the Yorkshire company closer to achieving an all low floor fleet ahead of the end 2015 deadline. The Featherstone based family run firm took its first Solo SR in 2010 and has ordered a third for delivery next year. It […]
Cardiff Bus has taken delivery of 30 new single deckers, a mixture of Mercedes-Benz Citaros and ADL Enviro200s, worth £3.5m. The new fleet will be used on the operator’s network covering Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan and Newport. Powered by Euro5 engines, they all feature CCTV, dedicated wheelchair and buggy spaces, real time information systems […]
Stagecoach Group has completed the acquisition of Go West Travel Ltd, trading as Norfolk Green. Norfolk Green, which was last month named Independent Bus Operator of the Year, operates commercial, tendered and school bus services, employing over 160 people. The company operates around 70 buses and carries around 4.6m passengers a year on a network […]
FirstGroup owned Greyhound is expecting to carry over 1m customers in North America this holiday season. The majority of Greyhound’s fleet features premium amenities including leather seats, extra legroom, power outlets and free onboard Wi-Fi.