Bus News
New bus service launched in Newport
Transport for Wales (TfW) is working in partnership with local councils and bus operators to launch a pilot project that will allow people to request a bus to pick them up near home, work or […]
Year: 2020
Bus News
124 London bus routes to return to front door boarding
London’s buses are to begin returning to front-door boarding, with customers required to touch in with Oyster, contactless and concessionary cards, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed. The move follows extensive work by a multidisciplinary […]
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TfL appoints new Transport Commissioner
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and the Board of Transport for London (TfL) have confirmed the appointment of Andy Byford as London’s new Transport Commissioner, following an international recruitment and selection process. Byford’s most […]
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Transdev in Germany orders 13 Ebusco electrics for Frankfurt
By the end of 2020, 13 brand-new electric Ebusco 2.2 buses will be in operation in Frankfurt with Transdev Rhein-Main GmbH under the Alpina brand, replacing the current diesel buses. Transdev’s order is for the […]
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Up to 125 job losses at Wrightbus amid economic ‘slowdown’
Wrightbus has announced up to 125 job losses from its Ballymena headquarters, a move the company’s Chief Executive has said is necessary to safeguard the firm’s future. Up to 35 permanent employees will be be […]
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Miami-Dade Transit orders 140 more buses from New Flyer
USA Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) has awarded a new contract to New Flyer for 140 Xcelsior compressed natural gas 40’ heavy-duty transit buses to replace older, end-of-life diesel vehicles. Since 1994, New Flyer, alongside NFI sister companies […]
Coaches
A new chapter
Now the first prototype of the new MOBIpeople executive coach has broken cover, Peter Jackson spoke to Mark Aspinall, Director at supplier BASE Coach Sales, to find out more 2020 has not been kind to […]
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Transport Secretary announces £254m funding package to help bus operators increase service levels
Further funding to protect and increase transport services, level up infrastructure and regenerate local economies after coronavirus was announced by the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on Saturday 23 May. In total, a further £283m has […]
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TfL begins to restore public transport services
As previously agreed with the Government before the announcement of the lockdown restrictions being lifted, Transport for London (TfL) has begun to step up public transport service levels to make journeys as safe as possible […]
Coach News
Irizar launches systems to help combat coronavirus
Irizar has launched of two systems designed to help protect passengers and drivers against airborne infection. Working in conjunction with air-conditioning supplier Hispacold (part of the Irizar Group of companies), Irizar (UK) now offers the […]