Month: October 2016
Volvo’s upbeat update
The effects of Brexit, new coach and bus products and the latest on the introduction of electric traction in London and Harrogate. Gareth Evans reports from Volvo’s pre- EBE editors’ briefing In the face […]
Back on deck
In a CBW exclusive, Gareth Evans reports on the story behind the return of double-decker coaches to the National Express network – and he also rides and drives one of the initial batch of six […]
‘Forward thinking never ages’
2016 has been a successful year for Wrightbus, with the manufacturer celebrating its 70-year anniversary. Jade Smith attended the pre-Euro Bus Expo press briefing to find out more. Wrightbus will be exhibiting at Euro Bus […]
Focused on delivering
Michael Thielmann, CEO of EvoBus (UK), talks to Andy Izatt about his business philosophy including the emphasis he’s placed on team working which has helped Daimler’s British subsidiary to more than double new coach sales […]
Arriva orders £21m green vehicle fleet for Merseyside
With support of OLEV funding, operator orders electric and gas buses, alongside over 50 hybrids Arriva North West has made an order for 72 vehicles in Liverpool with the help of the Office for Low […]
Welsh government committed to improving bus network
Economy Secretary, Ken Skates, has reiterated his commitment to building a more effective network of bus services for Wales.
Downward trend continues in DfT bus statistics
The Department for Transport (DfT) has released its annual England bus statistics for 2015/16.