Bus News
First Huddersfield strikes suspended
First Bus strikes in Huddersfield which were planned between December 16 and 18 were suspended following positive discussions between trade union officials and the company.
Month: December 2015
International
Solaris electric trials in Paris for France RATP
FRANCE RATP (Régie autonome des transports Parisiens) is trialling a Solaris Urbino 12 electric for two months. The project is closely linked to RATP’s plan to make its whole fleet emission-free by 2025.
International
ElectriCity Christmas show
Volvo electric provides seasonal show in Gothenburg SWEDEN ElectriCity, where Volvo is one of the main participants, is now following up its viral success with acoustic concerts given by Swedish artists among passengers on electric […]
International
Arriva commits to green goals
Deutsche Bahn-owned Arriva sets out its green agenda for the years ahead FRANCE Arriva plc, one of Europe’s leading bus and rail operators, has announced ambitious plans to reduce carbon emissions, conserve energy and invest […]
Bus News
Thamesdown provides free service for charity event
Operator provides bus service for 11th year in a row, with volunteer drivers Thamesdown Transport has provided a free bus service for a local charity’s Christmas remembrance event, Light Up a Life.
Bus News
Stagecoach’s Simplibus raises money for Cancer Research UK
Stagecoach’s Grimsby Simplibus has celebrated its first anniversary by inviting people to a Christmas-themed birthday party on one of the biggest shopping days of the year.
Bus News
First Midland Bluebird customer wins dream holiday
A Masters student studying at the University of Stirling has received an early Christmas present from First Midland Bluebird, winning a £3,000 dream holiday to any destination worldwide in a free prize draw.
Coach News
MAN sells 350th Neoplan Tourliner coach
MAN Truck & Bus UK has announced the sale of the 350th Neoplan Tourliner since it was launched in 2008.
Financial
Rail drives Stagecoach growth as low fuel prices continue to slow down bus services
Regional and London bus operations see operating profits fall, but rail profits more than triple Stagecoach has revealed interim financial results for the six months ended October 31.
Bus News
Reading Buses to trial Optare Metrodecker for a month
Optare has handed over its first Metrodecker demonstrator vehicle to Reading Buses for the start of a one-month trial.
