News
Month: October 2020
Bus News
BYD electrifies Finnish market for first time
BYD has entered the Finnish market for the first time after securing major orders with Nobina, one of Finland’s and Scandinavia’s largest public transport operators. A total of 106 various BYD models will comprise 64 […]
Bus News
Keolis extends its footprint in the US with Southern California contract
On 1 October, Keolis Transit America started operating the Victor Valley network in San Bernardino County, Southern California, after being awarded the contract by Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) on 13 September. Worth approximately $130m, […]
Bus News
Karsan delivers Citymoods to Pernik
Turkish manufacturer Karsan is to deliver 13 12m CNG-powered Citymood buses to the city of Pernik. Working with its Bulgarian distributer Bulbus Trade, Karsan will deliver the buses by the first half of 2021. Muzaffer […]
Coaches
Easy access
The Yutong TC9 is one of Pelican Bus and Coach’s success stories, but as Richard Sharman found out in a test drive just prior to the Covid-19 lockdown measures beginning, improvements have been made to […]
Coaches
Safe & Sound
Jonathan Welch visits a small operator that makes a lot of noise: Rochdale-based brass band specialist Sounds Travel I have to admit that until the first Honk for Hope event at Lightwater Valley this summer, […]
Coaches
Adapting to the new normal: How National Express became Covid-safe
The coronavirus pandemic has had a profound effect across the industry. Jonathan Welch spoke to National Express about how the company has handled the outbreak and disruption to its services Long distance and airport coach […]
Buses
Stagecoach West initiates rapid repaint programme
Stagecoach West operates a substantial fleet of coaches and buses in the West of England. Richard Sharman looks at how the OpCo is bringing the new group image to its operating area so quickly On […]
Features
Edinburgh bus treat
Fourteen classic buses and coaches took to the centre of Edinburgh for a running day aimed at lifting spirits, reports Nick Larkin Vehicles which took part in the Shoppabus Tour included five from organisers the […]
Features
Blue Bus Tribute
A 1999 Wright-bodied Scania L94UB transformed as a tribute to First’s Great Yarmouth Blue Bus tribute has visited the legendary depot in the town. New to First Eastern Counties in First’s ‘Barbie’ colours, the Scania […]
