Bus News
ASLEF drivers strike on Central Line
On Friday 5 October there was a 24hr strike by ASLEF drivers on the Central Line, which saw no service on the line for most of the day. Well over 70 extra buses were drafted […]
Month: October 2018
Bus News
OnniBus.com sold by Souter Investments
Souter Investments has announced that OnniBus.com, a Finnish intercity bus operator, has been acquired by Koiviston Auto. Lauri Helke, Chief Executive of OnniBus.com, said: “I am very happy to announce that OnniBus.com and Koiviston Auto […]
Bus News
Wrightbus announces two new orders for Hong Kong
These new orders bring the total number of bus bodywork orders won by the company in Hong Kong in the last two years to 484 units Wrightbus has announced two major vehicle orders from operators […]
Bus News
Abus Ltd receives formal warning
Independent bus operator Abus Ltd, which runs local services around Bristol, Bath and the West Country, has had received a formal warning from Traffic Commissioner for the West of England, Kevin Rooney. The firm’s licence, […]
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Dublin route switchover sees ‘substantial increase’ in bus services
Go-Ahead Ireland took over routes 45a, 59, 63 and 75 from Dublin Bus on Sunday 7 October. According to the National Transport Authority (NTA), the switchover will mean improved services not only on these four […]
News
Trent Barton industrial action cancelled
Trent Barton has stated that the union Unite has cancelled industrial action planned for October and November. This follows strike action in the previous month due to Unite the Union, which represents Trent Barton’s workforce, […]
Bus News
Glider sees growth of 30,000 passengers every week
One month on from the launch of the Glider service in Belfast, Translink has released early passenger figures suggesting a rise of 30,000 more passengers every week – an increase of over 17%. Chris Conway, […]
Bus News
Whippet deregisters Cambridgeshire Guided Busway route
East of England’s Office of the Traffic Commissioner Notice and Proceedings report dated 3 October records Whippet Coaches Ltd of Swavesey as deregistering its Cambridgeshire Guided Busway service route C between Fenstanton-St Ives- Swavesey and […]
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Lothian plays host to 8,000 visitors at Vintage Running Day
Almost 8,000 people attended Lothian’s Central garage on Saturday 29 September for Doors Open Day, raising £2,300 for Macmillan Cancer Support, the company’s current charity of choice. This year’s vintage running day was also popular, […]
Bus News
VDL Citea Electric range new developments
NETHERLANDS More than 250 VDL Citea electrics are in operation across Western Europe and VDL Bus & Coach has expanded the product package with a new generation of batteries and a charging connection for an […]
