International
New e-buses for Canberra
AUSTRALIA The city of Canberra has made what it says represents a major step towards its goal of a fully electric bus fleet by 2040, with the order of a further 94 battery electric buses […]
Month: June 2023
International
French consortium to deploy autonomous mini buses in Châteauroux
FRANCE A consortium of six mobility specialists, Alstom, EasyMile, Equans, Keolis, Renault Group and StatInf, is preparing the launch of a new, zero-emission public transport service operationg at Level 4 autonomy, without an on-board supervisor. […]
International
End of the road for NWFB as Citybus rebrands
HONG KONG Following the announcement of a merger of the franchised operations of Citybus and New World First Bus (NWFB), Citybus is updating its brand image as it begins to replace that of NWFB. Citybus […]
Features
From the Far East to Essex
Ensignbus is well known for the repatriation of UK-manufactured buses from around the globe, and whilst many have been special, this particular story is about the last one to happen whilst the company was still […]
Features
Keeping Bern mobile
The colour may be familiar, but the vehicle types are very different. Jonathan Welch learns how Bernmobil is approaching its drive to zero emissions The Swiss public transport system is often admired and lauded as […]
Big Picture
Big Picture
History was made, unintentionally, on 29 May 2023 when what CBW believe to be the first hybrid coach to be used on the National Express network was provided by Cozy Travel at short notice to […]
Features
New handbook launched to assist transport access
Martin Curtis takes an in-depth look at the new Wiltshire Inclusive Bus Project Handbook which takes accessible transport considerations to new levels of detail, produced by individuals with first-hand experience of the difficulties still encountered […]
Features
Busfest bonanza
In last week’s issue, Nick Larkin reported from the 2023 Fenland BusFest. This week, he continues his look at some of the vehicles on display As we discovered in last week’s issue, a sunny Sunday […]
Features
Harrogate Bus Company teams up with local radio station
The Harrogate Bus Company has teamed up with the spa town’s local radio station Your Harrogate to encourage users to listen to its blend of local information and great music while they are on the […]
