Features
Bristol musings
At CBW we have an eye for detail, which often extends to branding as we venture around the United Kingdom. Trying to keep on top of branding or vinyl replacement when panels are replaced or […]
Month: June 2022
Bus News
Oxford Bus Company increases Gatwick services
Oxford Bus Company’s Airline coach service will increase its number of journeys to Gatwick airport from 17 July, due to increased passenger demand as people return to international and domestic travel. The operator had previously […]
News
Go-Ahead Group backs consortium deal
As we reported briefly in last week’s issue 1529, Go-Ahead Group announced that it had received two takeover bids. One from the Kelsian Group, owners of Tower Transit, and the other from a consortium consisting […]
Bus News
New South of England home for Alexander Dennis as Trident House facility opens in Farnborough
The refreshed Alexander Dennis, Plaxton and AD24 logos will be rolled out gradually over the coming months, replacing the existing identity that had been in place since Alexander Dennis was established in 2004 Alexander Dennis […]
News
Optibus launches Operations
Public transport software provider Optibus has introduced Operations, which it says is the ‘first real-time solution for public transportation depot operations’ and the newest product in Optibus’ suite of solutions for all public transport planning […]
Bus News
NTA announces agreement for 800 electric double-deckers
The Irish national operator’s first batch of 120 Streetdeck Electroliner battery electric vehicles has been ordered from Wrightbus Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced an order for 120 double-deck battery-electric buses from Wrightbus. The […]
Bus News
Switch India launches next generation electric bus
Following on from the launch of the e1 model for the European market (see CBW 1529) Switch Mobility has launched its latest electric bus platform for the Indian market, the EiV 12. The new e-bus […]
Bus News
Lower fares and more safety officers part of £88m plan for WM bus services
Plans to introduce more transport safety officers and a streamlined fare structure are included in an £88 million package of measures designed to transform bus services in the West Midlands over the next three years. […]
Coach News
Caledonian Leisure marks 250,000th customer
Caledonian Leisure has celebrated its 250,000th customer by surprising five customers in each of its travel centres in Glasgow, Gateshead, Hull, Middlesbrough and Wakefield with […]
Coach News
South-West coach company supports flagship fundraiser
A convoy of coaches from Bakers Dolphin ensured comfortable support for fleet-footed walkers taking part in a charity’s flagship fundraising event of the year. The South West-based coach operator provided eight vehicles to support Weston […]
