Buses
Delivering a decarbonised De Lijn
Jonathan Welch speaks to De Lijn Director General Ann Schoubs about making the Flemish state operator fit for the future In recent weeks and […]
Year: 2021
Features
Decarbonising coaches
Following the recent online conference, Jonathan Welch looks at the CPT’s new coach decarbonisation taskforce On Wednesday 1 December the CPT held its inaugural online […]
Features
King Alfred running day
Winchester-based Friends of King Alfred Buses (FoKAB) has confirmed that a running day will take place on 3 January, a Bank Holiday. Around half a dozen vehicles will be involved, running a network of services. […]
Features
Twilight action at Wythall
Nick Larkin reports on the end of season event at the West Midlands-based museum and its plans for 2020 Transport Museum Wythall (TMW) is gearing up for next year’s activities after a highly successful 2021 […]
News
Face coverings return to public transport
Following the decision by the Government to return to the mandatory use of face coverings on public transport in England from 30 November, a spokesperson for the Confederation of Passenger Transport said: “Operators will be […]
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Oxford network overhaul removes jointly operated services
Oxford has taken a major step to reshape its network provision to address loss of patronage, decreasing funding and a driver shortage, in a […]
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Kura offers free trial to schools
Transport technology specialist Kura has announced plans to offer schools free trials of its school transport technology. The company’s no-obligation 90-day trial includes its full suite of vehicle tracking, safeguarding and route management technologies, and […]
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Is your satnav fit for purpose, TCs ask
Following a concerning number of bridge strike incidents across the PSV and HGV sectors recently, the Traffic Commissioners have taken steps to remind operators and drivers of the law and potential consequences. The number of […]
Bus News
Analysis reveals billions of pounds shortfall in National Bus Strategy plans
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has revealed that there is a significant funding gap in the Government’s National Bus Strategy New analysis has shown a funding gap of over £5bn between plans by local […]
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NX West Mids and Coventry offer 50% off bus tickets
National Express is offering bus customers a ‘twixmas gift’ between Christmas and New Year, with half-price day tickets – priced at £2 instead of the usual £4 – for the holiday period. Between 26 December […]
