In preparation for the introduction of the next generation of Sprinter models, Mercedes-Benz Vans intends to end its manufacturing agreement with Volkswagen AG in relation to large vans after the contract expires as scheduled at the end of 2016. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and VW Crafter ranges are used as the base for many minibus and […]
Buses could help cut youth unemployment and deliver a £1.4bn boost to the UK economy under proposals contained in a new report published by Greener Journeys, the sustainable travel campaign group supported by the UK’s major transport groups. Entitled ‘Bus 2020: A Manifesto for the next Parliament’, the document urges the Government to invest in […]
In response to complications for coaches accessing the Northern Stage Theatre since the Newcastle University campus where it is based was pedestrianised, CPT has come to some agreements with the management. The three vehicle layby outside the Hancock museum on the north side of Claremont Road remains available. Discussions will take place with the City […]
From 31 October, all coach operators travelling into Germany will be required to register with the German Authorities and pay VAT. This is irrespective of whether they are operating their own organised trips or journeys on behalf of third party tour organisers. The arrangements for registering with the German Authorities can be found in the […]
A dispute over the cost of building the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway has been settled. The contractor, BAM Nuttall, has agreed to pay £33m back to Cambridgeshire County Council meaning the local authority will have paid the Busway builder £84.7m. The original price was £83.9m with BAM claiming that the construction had actually cost them £152.5m […]
East Yorkshire Motor Services’ (EYMS) eighth ‘Big Bus Day’ attracted a record 5,600 attendees. Held at Hull’s Streetlife Museum of Transport, the event raised around £2,500 for the NSPCC. One of the major attractions was the New Bus for London (NBfL), which was diverted on its way to the capital, where it will be used […]
Two Volvo B9R based Plaxton Panthers have been delivered to Dodds of Troon. They each have 53 Gala seats, a centre toilet, drinks facilities and a full climate control system. The pair are powered by Volvo 380bhp Euro5 engines coupled to I-Shift transmissions. James Dodds said, ‘We had not considered Plaxton as an option until […]
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has received delivery of six 7.2m Slimline Solos. The single deckers each have 21 Ster 6MS seats, two tip up seats and a Mercedes-Benz OM904LA Euro5 127bhp engine coupled to an Allison 1000 Series five-speed transmission. They also each have a full Actia telematics package, which monitors the vehicles’ system’s […]