Features
Cocktails from a Tiger Cub
Christmas Market season is here, or at least it is for those that have not been cancelled, and you never know what kind of vehicular activity you may find. This kind of event seems to […]
Month: November 2021
News
TfL dealing with unprecedented financial crisis, says Mayor of London
Transport for London’s Extraordinary Funding and Financing Agreement is due to come to an end on 11 December. Commenting on the impending date, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: “Transport for London is dealing with […]
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CPT announces Ralph Roberts as 2022 President
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has announced that Ralph Roberts, CEO of McGill’s Buses, will become the new CPT President at the end of January 2022, taking over from Jane Cole. Ralph brings with […]
Bus News
Pearlescent livery marks step forward for UK’s first full-sized autonomous bus service
The autonomous bus service trial is due to go live in Scotland in early summer 2022 as a partnership between Fusion Processing, Stagecoach, Alexander Dennis and Transport Scotland Stagecoach, in partnership with Fusion Processing, Alexander […]
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National Express and Stagecoach deadline extended to 14 December
On 21 September 2021, National Express Group and Stagecoach Group announced that they were in discussions in relation to a possible all-share combination. The companies report that reciprocal due diligence is now at an ‘advanced […]
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Yeomans Travel to end commercial services as Covid-19 recovery bites
Operator blames dwindling passenger numbers and a poor recovery from the pandemic as services are no longer viable Hereford-based Yeomans Travel announced via its Facebook page on Thursday 18 November that it was to end […]
Bus News
Harris Group launches Higer Azure
Dublin-based Harris Group has launched its new 12-metre electric city bus to expand its e-mobility range alongside the 9-metre Steed midibus. Harris Group said that its new EV bus, with a claimed range of 400km, […]
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Stagecoach Regional Director Michelle Hargreaves announces retirement
Michelle Hargreaves, Regional Director North for Stagecoach, has announced plans to retire in July next year, following a 35-year career with the company. Michelle, who has become a well-loved and highly respected figure in the […]
Bus News
Mellor Sigma zero-emission bus range breaks cover
Sigma electric-only range developed in response to global attitudes towards zero-emission public transport UK bus manufacturer Mellor says it is ‘redefining zero-emissions public transport’ after revealing details of its all-new, zero-emissions electric bus range. Designated […]
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Action for Children charity partnership exceeds £3m
The partnership between FirstGroup and Action for Children has now been valued at more than £3m in employee and customer fundraising, corporate donations and the commercial value of gift in kind advertising space on FirstGroup’s […]
