Buses
Innovation not in short supply
The industry’s suppliers brought a raft of new products with them to the show, as well as refinements and developments of their existing ranges
Year: 2019
Buses
Classic buses abound at Showbus
This year’s Showbus event provided a fascinating showcase for operators of heritage vehicles and much more. Nick Larkin reports
Bus News
Yourbus ceases trading
Heanor-based Yourbus has gone into administration, leaving many passengers without a service from Friday 4 October
Bus News
Government prepares for ‘bus revolution’
The new measures were announced by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps
Coach News
CPT calls for lower tariffs on coaches and buses
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has warned the Government that the current no deal tariff schedule will mean more harmful pollutants being released into the air. CPT made the warning in a letter to […]
Bus News
Abellio officially opens Armstrong Way depot
On 25 September, Abellio officially opened its latest London depot, located on Armstrong Way in Southall, following the commencement of operations on Saturday, 13 July. The depot features six engineering workshops and the ability to […]
Bus News
Thames Valley brand combines with Courtney Buses
Plans to combine Reading Buses’ Thames Valley and Courtney Buses’ operations in Windsor and Slough have been announced. As the second anniversary of Reading Buses introduction of its Thames Valley services in Slough approaches, changes […]
Bus News
British Safety Council says NX West Midlands is world’s best
National Express West Midlands has been judged the safest public transport company of all those audited across the world by the British Safety Council. The British Safety Council believes that no-one should be injured or […]
Coach News
Scania launches shorter length Touring HD
Scania has announced it is to introduce a shorter length version of its Touring HD coach. Based on Scania’s nine-litre 360 horsepower chassis, the coach will be available in 10.9-metres overall length with either 42 […]
Bus News
GNW launches Chatty Bus to counter loneliness
In response to the Government’s strategy to counteract the effects of loneliness and promote social inclusion, Go-Ahead Group operator Go North West has launched its first ‘Chatty Bus’ campaign. Research has shown that 83% of […]
