Coaches
Welcome to The Toy Box
Nick Larkin delves into the treasures that can be found in Lodge’s Toy Box
Year: 2019
Buses
Making the most of the tax system
It’s not long until the end of the tax year and those who take time to plan ahead can legitimately take steps to minimise their tax bills. But plans take time to implement, writes Adam […]
Bus News
Alliance Transport Technologies secures retrofit contract
Derbyshire firm Alliance Transport Technologies has been awarded a contract to retrofit 500 buses with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems, Transport Engineer reported. The company will carry out the work on buses in Glasgow, Dundee […]
Bus News
Grant now open to Scottish operators
Bus operators in Scotland are now able to access a £447,850 grant to upgrade or replace their ticket machines to accept contactless payments. Up to 23 smaller operators can access the money, which has been […]
Bus News
Backing for West Yorkshire Bus Alliance confirmed
At a meeting on Friday 11 January 2019 West Yorkshire Combined Authority Transport confirmed its backing for a new West Yorkshire Bus Alliance, which is expected to include Arriva, First and Transdev. The bus operators […]
Bus News
Oxford Zero Emission Zone plans relaxed
Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have announced that, following 15 months of listening to bus operators and businesses, it is to relax the proposed Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) in Oxford city centre Oxford […]
Coach News
James Executive Travel to undergo training after investigation
Caerphilly-based James Executive Travel had its operator’s licence was called to public inquiry on 5 November, following an investigation by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). A vehicle examiner carried out an inspection at […]
Bus News
Translink’s Urby sees success after three months in service
Translink’s new Urby service has attracted record passenger numbers since it started operating in September. The high spec double-decker buses manufactured by Wrightbus were first introduced to Newtownards and Ballyclare as well as Park & […]
Bus News
Hull Council and Stagecoach attempt to tackle Hull bus attacks
Stagecoach buses in Hull have been forced to divert services after a series of attacks made on buses in Orchard Park. Hull Live reported that gangs of youths have been attacking the vehicles when they […]
Coach News
Plaxton announces Euro VI retrofit for B9R coaches
The system has been developed for the Volvo B9R with Elite, Leopard and Panther bodies
