International
EC pledges €1.4bn support for fuel cells
EUROPE The European Commission (EC) and industry bodies are to invest more than €22bn over the next seven years in innovation for various industry sectors.
Year: 2013
International
Solaris diesel order & electric trial
AUSTRIA A Solaris Urbino 8.9 LE electric bus has entered service in the city of Klagenfurt. Municipallyowned Stadtwerke Klagenfurt purchased the vehicle as a part of a European Union project called Cemobil. Solaris electric bus […]
International
BYD wins Schipol Airport contract for 35 ebus
Electric buses to replace ageing fleet of specialist vehicles by July 2014 NETHERLANDS BYD is to supply a new fleet of 35 electric buses to transfer passengers between the terminals and aircraft at Amsterdam’s Schiphol […]
Bus News
TfL recognises outstanding staff at London Bus Awards
The seven awards covered were presented to staff at Arriva, CT Plus, Stagecoach, Metroline and Go-Ahead, with the TfL Olympic transport team also recognised Outstanding customer service and actions above and beyond the call of […]
Coach News
Forum to discuss EU coach group tourism
The eighth European Bus and Coach Forum, organised by the International Road Transport Union (IRU), in co-operation with the International Social Tourism Organisation (ISTO), the European Tour Operators’ Association (ETOA) and the Belgian Federation of […]
Coach News
Anderson Travel celebrates women in the coach sector
As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, Anderson Travel has treated its female employees to a makeover day at a top venue in Covent Garden.
Coach News
Sunsundegui body option popular with Volvo customers
The Sunsundegui body option is proving a popular selection for Volvo Bus coach customers in 2013.
Coach News
Coach crash inquest raises questions over tyre safety
The driver and two passengers were killed when the Merseypride-operated vehicle crashed following a tyre blowout last September Inquests into victims of the Hindhead coach crash have returned a verdict of accidental death, prompting scrutiny […]
Bus News
Passenger growth for NCT
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has reported an 11th successive year of passenger growth. The announcement comes after the DfT revealed bus usage in England (outside London) fell by 2.5% in the year 2012/13.
Bus News
Free fares for children in England unfounded
The Daily Telegraph reported under-16s would be offered free bus travel under plans being drawn up by Nick Clegg to help families. Senior sources within the LibDems reportedly described the Deputy Prime Minister as being […]
