Bus News
Electric technology for Milton Keynes
Eight new vehicles set for service by summer 2013 Arriva the Shires has joined a project to replace its diesel buses with all-electric vehicles on a service in Milton Keynes by summer 2013.
Month: October 2012
Coach News
Weavaway directors purchase Tappins
Acquisition includes purposebuilt site for 50 vehicles, large offices, a six-bay workshop, bodyshop and coach wash Michelle Wadsworth and Simon Weaver of Newbury-based coach firm Weavaway acquired Tappins Coaches from Heyfordian Holdings on September 30.
Bus News
Arriva invests £1.7m in Luton Busway fleet
Arriva is putting into service 11 brand-new buses on its route 38, which runs between Houghton Regis, Dunstable, L&D Hospital and Luton.
Bus News
Courtney Group upgrades fleet with Solo SRs
Berkshire-based Courtney Coach Group has ordered 11 Optare Solo SRs to form the backbone of a renewal of its bus fleet and to maintain the maximum age profile of five years on its Corporate and […]
Bus News
Further funding for hybrids in Scotland
Scottish Transport Minister Keith Brown has revealed the government is providing a further £2.5m for the Scottish Green Bus Fund.
Coach News
Greys of Ely support BUSK
Renowned coach operator Greys of Ely is backing a campaign aimed at improving the safety of school children travelling on coaches.
Bus News
Stagecoach promotes sustainable travel to pupils
Stagecoach East Scotland works in partnership with Dundee City Council and JMP to teach ‘green’ Stagecoach Strathtay, which is part of the Stagecoach East Scotland business, has teamed up with Dundee Travel Active to let […]
Bus News
RNIB calls for operators to remove bus barriers
Stop for me, Speak to me campaign launched to help ensure drivers do more to help blind and partially sighted people The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has launched its bus campaign ‘Stop […]
Coach News
Selfs sell interest in Royal Blue
Dorset coach operator Royal Blue Motorcoach is being sold to Co-founder Giovanna Heritage for an undisclosed sum following the withdrawal of the Self family’s interests.
Coach News
Protesters to return to Peak District Tarmac
Operators may wish to take note of the dates listed here and amend any scheduled excursions to the Peak District area to avoid being caught in slow-moving traffic.
