International
Giti Tire restructures German operations
GERMANY Giti Tire has restructured its German truck and bus tyre sales operation and made several key appointments as it looks to strengthen the strong countrywide position of GT Radial.
Month: June 2013
International
Israeli operators order 173 MAN vehicles
ISRAEL Israeli bus companies Metropoline and Egged have ordered a total of 173 MAN chassis for domestic passenger transport from MAN importer AET Automotive Equipment and Trucks L.P.
International
Volvo to launch noiseless electric buses in Gothenburg
Electric fleet part of larger project to attract commuters to using public transport SWEDEN Volvo is set to launch a fleet of silent, electric buses in Gothenburg, as part of the city’s aim to become […]
Drivers
35 years of safe driving for Johnsons driver
Driver Kevin Bridges, who works for Johnsons Coach & Bus Travel in Henley-in-Arden, has been presented with an award from ROSCO for 35 years of safe driving.
Drivers
Driver mentor to head up Bus Driver of The Year team
morebus driver mentor Stewart Richardson from Poole will lead a team of 10 from local bus companies to compete at the annual UK Bus Driver Of The Year Competition to be held in Blackpool in […]
Drivers
Charity climb for drivers in memory of colleague
Drivers have raised £4,000 for When You Wish Upon a Star A team of drivers from Nottingham City Transport climbed three peaks in three days to raise money in memory of their colleague, David Murden, […]
News
Cummins gains Euro 6 certification for ISBe
The engines have been certified following a three year development programme Cummins’ latest ISB engines have been certified to meet Euro 6 standards, ready for January 2014. These engines have met all the stringent levels […]
News
Natural gas engine close to certification
Certification of Cummins Euro 6 ISL G natural gas engine is expected in October. The 8.9-litre engine is available from 250 to 320bhp for alternative fuel bus applications, with a peak torque of 1356Nm.
News
TfGM aims for carbon neutrality
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has committed to becoming carbon neutral; the first UK transport authority to do so.
Bus News
New HQ for D&G and entry into DRT work
Staffordshire-based independent bus operator D&G Group has moved its headquarters into a renovated former pub.