Newbury & District is the first independent operator to take delivery of the 11.7m Optare Versa. The single decker is powered by a 6.7litre six-cylinder Cummins ISBe Euro5 201bhp engine coupled with an Allison 2100 Series five-speed fully automatic transmission, as well as 44 seats and a manual fold out ramp. The vehicle was supplied […]
Grey’s of Ely has taken delivery of its first Irizar Integral i6 coach. The 12.9m vehicle is equipped with a DAF PR265 360bhp engine coupled with a ZF EcoLife fully automatic gearbox. It has 57 seats, a toilet, a fridge, hot drinks facilities, a DVD player, Bosch audio equipment, two LCD monitors, a CCTV system, […]
A website launched by West Midland transport authority, Centro, in 2008 has reached over 1m users. The www.letzgogreen.org website is designed to help pupils learn about the benefits of using public transport, cycling and walking. It features free downloadable tools and interactive games for teachers to assist their lesson plans and has averaged more than […]
Member of Daimler’s Board of Management and Head of Daimler Trucks and Buses, Wolfgang Berhard, has officially taken over the Chairmanship of the Commercial Vehicle Board of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Dr Bernhard succeeds Andreas Renschler in this function, the latter having moved from the Daimler Trucks Division to the company’s Mercedes-Benz unit […]
Cheshire based Milner Boardman & Partners have been appointed to handle the administration of Pearlwild’s Yellow Duckmarine tour operation. The Liverpool based business went into administration on 21 June 2013 following the recent incident when, for the second time this year, one of the company’s DUKW vessels sank. The operator has had to suspend operations […]
Plans to help improve the reliability and travel times of buses around Blackpool are up for discussion. The proposals come after Blackpool Council successfully secured a £1m ‘Better Bus’ grant earlier this year. Views are being sought on one part of the plan to introduce a contra-flow bus lane on Central Drive, between New Bonny […]
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) claims it is the first UK transport authority to commit to becoming carbon neutral. TfGM has reduced its own carbon emissions by 19% over the last three years. The organisation now plans to reach its carbon saving target of 75% by as soon as 2018 and is developing plans to […]
Arriva’s Green Line coach service between Luton and London is set to change on 30 June. Set to be introduced are a revised timetable; new commuter links direct from Stopsley, Leagrave and Marsh Farm; and a new ticket for commuters, day-trippers and families. The round-the-clock 757 service will be running seven days a week and […]