Minibus News
Blue Bus takes first CNG-powered Iveco Daily Line minibuses
Blue Bus Innovations has become the first UK operator to operate CNG-powered minibuses. They will operate on its new central London to Luton Airport service
Month: November 2018
Buses
Alien landscapes
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Bus News
ADL launches Enviro400XLB 100-seater for Lothian
A fleet of 42 vehicles, developed in collaboration with the operator, are expected to enter service from January onwards, each with an overall capacity of 131 and built on Volvo’s B8L tri-axle chassis
Coach News
Harry Shaw dies aged 87
CBW is saddened to report the passing of Harry Shaw, the founder of the renowned coach operator which carries his name.
Bus News
Hampshire Bristol RE Running Day
Hampshire Bus Preservation (Rayner family) organised a mini Bristol RE Running Day in Winchester at the end of the season. The event was held on 4 November and paid tribute to this successful and popular […]
Coach News
NatEx joins forces with Mobile Onboard for m-tickets
National Express has partnered with Mobile Onboard to deliver its first mobile ticketing project. The six-month trial – which began in October – will give National Express an opportunity to market-test its ‘Multiride’ mobile ticketing […]
Coach News
Anthony’s Travel purchases two new vehicles at EBE
Anthony’s Travel has revealed it placed two vehicle orders at this year’s Euro Bus Expo: a 12.2m MAN Neoplan Tourliner and an MAN Barbi Galileo team coach. Explaining the thinking behind the orders, Richard Bamber, […]
Coach News
Cairngorm Travel to go 100% Volvo
Goole, East Yorkshire operator Cairngorm Travel has confirmed its intention to replace its entire fleet with Volvo vehicles. After testing out a selection of Volvo B11R 9700 integral coaches, the operator says it has been […]
Minibus News
90 new Mellor Tucana IIs for TfL Dial-a-Ride
The full rollout of the eight-seaters, which will meet ULEZ requirements, concludes in March 2019 Mellor has secured an order for 90 new Tucana II buses from Transport for London, intended for use on its […]
Bus News
Industry reflects on Armistice Day centenary
Following on from last week’s coverage, a number of other bus companies announced their tributes to our fallen armed forces – marking 100 years since the conclusion of World War One
