Features
Month: August 2021
Bus News
Xelabus expands
Xelabus of Eastleigh says it has a busy summer ahead with special transport operations planned for Lets Rock in Southampton, with up to 12,000 visitors expected on 14 August, then up to 150,000 attending the […]
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Go-Ahead’s carbon reduction targets validated by SBTi
The Go-Ahead Group has announced that its emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. In a […]
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Stagecoach trials new bridge alert technology in Cambridge
UK-wide roll underway across 4,000 double decker buses following successful trials of new GreenRoad system in Cambridge New bridge alert technology has been successfully trialled by Stagecoach on its buses in Cambridge. The new technology […]
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Consultation on licence fee changes
A consultation has been launched seeking views on the proposed increase of fees paid for driving tests, vehicle tests and other services provided by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), including theory and practical […]
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Traffic Commissioners’ annual report released as function review gets underway
The Traffic Commissioners’ report for the year to 31 March 2021 shows achievements in a tough year and focuses on rebuilding, but the Government has announced a review of the role Alongside the publishing of […]
Bus News
Guernsey trials electric bus
Guernsey is a step closer to fulfilling it’s electric bus dreams after The Little Green Energy Company installed an EV charging system, local media outlet ChannelEye has reported. In line with its On-Island Integrated Transport […]
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Government consults on proposals to address driver shortage
The DVSA has launched a consultation seeking views from interested parties and stakeholders on proposed changes to minibus, bus, coach and HGV driving tests. The proposed changes were announced on 20 July as part of […]
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National award for ambulance-driving coach drivers
Weston-super-Mare coach operators Bakers Dolphin, whose drivers volunteered to help the ambulance service when lockdown struck in 2020, have been recognised with an industry award. The driving team was named national winners of the Road […]
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Shadow Transport Secretary visits Mellor factory
Rochdale-based manufacturer Mellor welcomed the Shadow Secretary of State for Transport Jim McMahon to its production facility recently. As part of a campaign to ensure that Government is held to account on its promises around […]
