Financial
Steady growth for National Express
National Express Group has released updates on trading for the First Half Year ended June 30, 2013, ahead of its Half Year results which are due to be released on July 24, 2013.
Year: 2013
Bus News
Growth fund to assist Optare R&D
Optare has received a conditional offer of funds from the fourth round of the government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF) which could be worth up to £1.5m.
News
Charity hike in Peter Huntley’s memory raises £18,000
The Trainsaid team, including members from TAS, Barclays Corporate and Ipswich Buses, almost doubles the target which had been set for Peter’s planned expedition to the North Pole A group of 30 friends, family and […]
International
BYD ebus tested in Bonn
GERMANY BYD’s full-size pure electric ebus has been tested in Bonn, Germany, by operator Stadtwerke Bonn (SWB).
International
ZF drivelines for 565 citybuses in Russia
RUSSIA Moscow-based public transport authority Mosgortrans has specified ZF driveline and chassis technology for its new 565 vehicle intake. It includes transmission systems, axles and steering technology.
International
Smart ticketing charter agreed
Alliance goals include establishing interoperable smart ticketing EUROPE Following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed February 2012, a Smart Ticketing Alliance Charter has now been agreed by representatives of VDV KA (Germany), ITSO (UK), AFIMB […]
News
VOSA launches recovery guide
VOSA recently compiled a Guide for Recovery Operations.
Bus News
First Glasgow adopts zero tolerance to vandalism
First Glasgow has confirmed its zero tolerance approach to combating vandalism has produced dramatic improvements.
Bus News
New benefits boost for Stagecoach UK Bus staff
Stagecoach’s 24,000 employees now have access to 24/7 online and telephone support as part of the new package Stagecoach has launched a new benefits programme for employees in its UK Bus division.
Coach News
New Glasgow – Edinburgh Airport Citylink route
Scottish Citylink has launched what is claimed to be the first dedicated coach service to operate between Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow city centre.
