Buses
Mancunian variety
Jonathan Welch takes a look at the variety of vehicles being used to cover services as a result of ongoing strike action by drivers in Manchester It may have been late 2019, but it doesn’t […]
Month: April 2021
Buses
Flicking the ‘Switch’ on the MetroDecker
Optare, or Switch Mobility as it is now known, has been doing well with the MetroDecker EV, but it also has a diesel option. Richard Sharman looks at the Mercedes-Benz-powered diesel variant to see what […]
Features
London heritage route 15h withdrawn
London’s famous Routemasters appear to have had their final curtain call with little fanfare, reports Nick Larkin Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the 15h heritage route, using traditional open platform AEC Routemasters, has […]
Features
Return for classic bus route
Whilst Routemasters in London may be no more, Britain’s only regular stage carriage route using classic halfcab buses is returning. The 339 runs between Epping underground station in Essex to North Weald and Ongar. Buses […]
Features
Manchester museum’s fundraising appeal
A major transport museum has launched an appeal to raise much-needed funds. The Museum of Transport Greater Manchester plans to re-open its doors in June, so long as the lockdown roadmap does not change. The […]
Last Stop
Double-decker takeaway a runaway success
A double-decker bus takeaway has enjoyed huge success during the pandemic, reports the Ipswich Star. Launched by three friends back in May of 2020, Burgers, Wings & Ribs is now looking to expand with new […]
Coach News
Cabinet Office guidance: Coach trips on hold until 17 May
The CPT has warned its members that, based on recent guidance from the Cabinet Office, private hire coach trips are currently only permitted for single households and their support bubbles. This news contradicts what was […]
Coach News
FlixBus aims to build the UK’s largest coach network by 2025
FlixBus is to launch new domestic connections between UK cities starting on 15 April with tickets available from 99p FlixBus is returning to the UK market and launching new domestic connections, the firm says, as […]
Bus News
Buster’s Beach Bus returns to the road
In recent weeks Bournemouth’s Beach has been voted one of the top beaches in the UK by One Poll. Trip Advisor rated the beach in the top five in Europe and top 20 in the […]
Bus News
Blackpool Transport signs new three-year contract with Passenger
Bournemouth-based Passenger, which develops public transport mobile apps, websites and voice platforms for operators, has renewed a multi-year contract Blackpool Transport has renewed its contract with digital services provider Passenger, with which it has been […]
