Bus News
Ghent opts for gas
Four gas-powered Scania Interlink LD school buses have recently been delivered to the Belgian city of Ghent. They are replacements for four older diesel buses and the city now aims to change all nine school […]
Month: April 2019
Bus News
INIT in the United Arab Emirates
Following the privatisation directive of the Abu Dhabi government in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) the Department of Transport (DoT) has contracted three private local operators to take over and provide the public transport operation […]
Buses
First Midlands’ investment in Worcester and Leicester fleets
First Worcester has re-launched its most popular route with refurbished vehicles and new branding, whilst First Leicester is preparing for the LEZ. Richard Sharman speaks to First Midlands Managing Director, Nigel Eggleton for an update […]
Bus News
Irizar electrics for Düsseldorf
German operator opts for electric buses built in Spain Irizar is to supply 10 12m ie electric buses to Rheinbahn in Düsseldorf, Germany. It was one of the biggest tenders for electric buses in Germany […]
Buses
46th Spring Gathering at Brooklands
Last Sunday saw the London Bus Museum’s annual Spring Gathering bus rally which is held at Brooklands in Surrey. The day dawned with low cloud and fog patches, and remained that way throughout most of […]
Buses
Clarke’s capital connection
Executive Support Officer, Eugene Clarke, gives his own perspective on his long career and working for Go-Ahead London both in the capital and Singapore When I was first offered this opportunity, I’ve got to say […]
Buses
New ideas and young minds: Young Bus Managers Network
Madaline Dunn attends the Young Bus Managers Network Spring 2019 conference in Manchester, with speakers sharing positivity and enthusiasm in a challenging climate for the industry This year’s Young Bus Managers Network Conference was held […]
Catering for Coaches
Scenic Snowdonia
With Welsh tourism numbers on the rise, locations such as Snowdonia have surged in popularity. Angela Youngman visits the scenic region to see what’s on offer for coaches With stunning mountain scenery, a beautiful coastline […]
Catering for Coaches
Go to jail, do not pass, go directly to Shepton Mallet or Shrewsbury Prisons
Alan Payling continues with his look at excursions that are a bit out of the ordinary by suggesting that a visit inside would attract people with a morbid fascination for death row and gangsters Who […]
Features
Thanks for RT event
Nick Larkin reports on a London celebration, the likes of which is unlikely to be repeated Operators have been thanked for their part in a truly spectacular tribute to the legendary London Transport RT-type. Around […]
