Buses
Challenging stereotypes
Go-Ahead recently launched its ‘Women in Bus’ network, part of its plan to create a more balanced and diverse industry. Angela Youngman reports
Year: 2019
Coach News
Campaigners target Hallmark Connections
A group of campaigners from protest group Reclaim the Power blocked the gates of Hallmark Connections’ Heathrow depot on 29 July, according to My London News. The group alleges that the company is ‘enabling government […]
Bus News
Diamond Bus North West takeover First Manchester depot this Sunday
Rotala-owned Diamond Bus North West will commence operations formerly operated by First Manchester’s Bolton depot from Sunday, 11 August. 10 Wrightbus StreetDecks have joined the fleet in readiness for the start of operations at the […]
Bus News
Cleaner emissions for NXWM
In preparation for the introduction of emission zone regulations in Birmingham city centre from July 2020, Birmingham based company Grayson Thermal Systems have partnered with HJS Emission Technology to modify 637 National Express buses within […]
Buses
Will Boris master?
Our industry insider makes a welcome return at a time when threats to the bus industry have arguably never been more real
Coach News
Guru Travel given 16-day suspension
In a written decision, Traffic Commissioner (TC) Nicholas Denton has suspended the operators licence of Guru Travel of Birmingham for a period of 16 days following three incidents involving alcohol and cannabis being consumed on […]
Bus News
Bristol consultation announced
The West of England Combined Authority expects the consultation to start around Christmas time The Bristol Post has reported a proposal to create a redesigned bus network for Bristol which would see services reorganised into […]
Bus News
North of Tyne Mayor calls for public control of bus services
Following comments by Prime Minister Boris Johnson at a speech in Manchester last week, in which he said he wanted “higher frequency, low-emission or zero-emission buses, more bus priority corridors, a network that’s easier to […]
Bus News
Lothian drivers’ strike suspended
Strike action by Lothian drivers scheduled for Friday 2 August, the first day of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, was suspended on Wednesday 31 July after additional proposals were tabled by the operator. The action, called […]
News
ADL rolls out new fleet of field service vans
ADL has launched a brand new fleet of 21 purpose-built service vans to support operators around the country. Equipped with the latest fleet management technology to enable rapid allocation of jobs, the vans are fitted […]
