Bus News
First launches 41 new Streetlites in Sheffield
First has launched 41 Wrightbus Streetlites for service in Sheffield and Rotherham, representing an impressive £6m investment.
Month: December 2013
Bus News
Stagecoach East MD’s fury as busway P&R parking fee imposed
Council says it is in its best interests to run the site itself, but MD Andy Campbell claims the site is very poorly managed Motorists will have to pay to park and to ride if […]
Bus News
Worcestershire & Wrexham consider cutting entire bus subsidy budget
With potential funding shortfalls in the near future, some councils are considering whether to continue providing bus subsidies at all.
Coach News
WTS shuts down training arm
WTS & Just Coach Drivers has made some important changes to the company.
Financial
Optare’s £23m refinance deal
Optare has announced a £23m refinance with Barclays.
International
Volvo wins order for 180 buses to Brisbane
Australia: Volvo Bus Australia has recently been awarded a three-year arrangement to supply at least 180 chassis to Brisbane City Council, including the trial of a new hybrid diesel-electric model. The council currently has a […]
Bus News
More Arriva Buses Wales routes saved
Two local authorities join forces with three bus operators to replace withdrawn routes in West Wales Two county councils have joined forces to save bus services between Aberystwyth, Carmarthen, Cardiff Aberystwyth and Synod Inn.
Bus News
First announces wave of fare cuts in West Yorkshire
First has announced a package of reduced fares of up to 30% on Leeds and Bradford bus services which take effect from Sunday, January 5, 2014.
Bus News
Go North East responds to Quality Contract Scheme proposal
Operator claims if revenue of cost calculations are even 1% out it could have disastrous consequences Go North East has expressed serious concerns about the risks and costs built into Tyne and Wear’s proposed bus […]
News
DSA and VOSA merge to form DVSA
New organisation will be phased in gradually before a formal launch in April 2014 A new agency with responsibility for maintaining vehicle standards has been launched, Transport Minister Robert Goodwill has announced.
