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News

Working time legislation passed

The government has passed legislation to enact the EU Directive which requires self employed drivers to limit their working time. The Directive 2002/15/EC on the organisation of the working time of persons performing mobile transport […]

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Financial

Daimler Buses announces increased unit sales

Daimler Buses’ 2011 annual report revealed increased vehicle sales and investment in property, plant and equipment. However, Daimler also reports “structural shifts in unit sales had an adverse impact on revenue and earnings.”

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Coach News

New Oxford Bus Company X90 livery

Oxford Bus Company has unveiled a new look for the X90 London coach service. The coaches have improved legroom due to a seat reduction from 48 to 44, are fully accessible for wheelchair users and […]

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Bus News

£1.8m for green buses in Scotland

Grants awarded to Henderson’s Travel, National Express Dundee, Lothian Buses, MacEwan’s Coach Services and Deveron Coaches Ltd. Scottish Transport minister Keith Brown announced the successful bidders from the second round of the Scottish Government’s Green […]

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Bus News

InterConnect 6 service fleet upgrade

Stagecoach East Midland’ s InterConnect 6 service between Skegness, Horncastle and Lincoln has been upgraded with five new ADL Enviro400-bodied Scanias in a £700,000 investment. The buses, which feature leather seats and Euro 5 engines, […]

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Financial

Record year for Volvo Buses

The Volvo Group saw an increase in sales for all regions in the fourth quarter of 2011. Profitability was improved and cash flow was described as strong overall. During the fourth quarter, the European bus […]