Buses
Sign of the times
The pandemic has meant that operators have had to adapt quickly to changing government rules around social distancing. Richard Sharman takes a look at some of the signage that he has encountered since March to […]
Month: October 2020
Bus News
West Yorkshire’s first-ever zero emission bus fleet launched in Leeds
A partnership between First Bus, local authority and council has seen the successful rollout of a new electric bus fleet in Leeds West Yorkshire’s first-ever zero emission bus fleet entered service on the streets of […]
Coach News
Fake Twitter account causes concern for employees and passengers
On Wednesday 14 October a fake Twitter account was made in order to tweet false details about Norfolk operator Sanders Coaches closing. The account was made by reversing the company’s official Twitter handle @SandersCoaches to […]
Bus News
Leeds cancels CAZ as many businesses switch to low-emission vehicles
Leeds’ planned Clean Air Zone is no longer required thanks to businesses switching to cleaner vehicles faster than expected, a joint review by Leeds City Council and central government has concluded. Senior councillors will discuss […]
Bus News
Oxfordshire science and technology park announces enhanced services and a new partner
Bus and shuttle services to Milton Park in Didcot are to see changes and a new operator from January 2021 Milton Park, a major science and technology location in Oxfordshire, is to partner with Go-Ahead […]
Bus News
MP Travel commences operation of Arriva Merseyside service
Warrington-based MP Travel commenced operation of service X1 between Palace Fields, Runcorn and Liverpool ONE, under contract to Arriva Merseyside on Monday 19 October. The timetable will remain unchanged and Arriva/Merseytravel tickets and passes will […]
News
Obituary: FRANK RITCHIE
Frank Ritchie of Go Coach Hire Ltd, Sevenoaks passed away very suddenly on 4 October 2020. Having distinguished himself in various roles in the bus and coach industry over some 40 years, he had managed […]
Bus News
Cardiff’s first DRT scheme reaches halfway point of trial
NAT Group reports that fflecsi is proving popular with Cardiff residents following its June launch The first Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) scheme to be piloted in the Welsh capital is now halfway through its trial […]
Bus News
Hanover launches new range of signage with highest ever resolution
Hanover has launched a new signage system, offering the public transport sector pinpoint accuracy and exciting opportunities for creativity with high-definition destination display technology. The company has developed a new range, which utilises the latest […]
Bus News
Scottish Government announces a further £52.6m to maintain bus services
The Scottish Government has approved additional expenditure of up to £52.6m to support bus operators to maintain services during the coronavirus pandemic. The new funding, to cover expected loss of revenue between 9 November and […]
