Events
CPT Ride & Drive heads to Newcastle
The CPT’s first ever North of England Ride & Drive event is to take place in Newcastle on 9 March between 1100 and 1400hrs. The new event follows the success of CPT’s previous Ride & […]
Month: March 2024
Bus News
Funding must not be a lottery, says CPT
Funding for bus services should not be a postcode lottery based on the cancelled HS2 route, says the CPT, responding to news of how the £4.7 billion Local Transport Fund, announced in October, will be […]
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FlixBus launches first electric coach
The inter-city operator is to trial an electric coach on services between Newport, Bristol and London FlixBus has announced the launch of its first electric long-distance coach service, the first such route in England and […]
Bus News
Local Transport Fund promises £4.7bn for the North and Midlands
People in the North and the Midlands will benefit from better public transport, reduced congestion and upgraded local bus and railway stations thanks to the new £4.7 billion Local Transport Fund, the Government says. Prime […]
Bus News
Transdev adds hearing loops
Aligning with World Hearing Day on 3 March, Transdev has revealed its plans to add induction loop technology to over 60 buses to help hearing aid users travel with ease. The company says all of […]
Bus News
New hearing loop system can help operators remain compliant
New regulations mean that operators will need to make sure their fleets are compliant with requirements from 2026 Safety systems specialist Ardent has launched an induction hearing loop system designed to support coach and bus […]
Bus News
HVAC fault leads to recall for BYD-ADL Enviros
At a time when there has been lots of focus on electric bus fires, around 105 Alexander Dennis Enviro200 and Enviro400 buses have been affected by a recall concerning low-voltage systems which form part of […]
Bus News
Next-gen Enviro400EV achieves 0.67kWh/km
Alexander Dennis (ADL) has announced that its next-generation Enviro400EV electric double-decker has completed the Zemo Partnership’s zero-emission bus testing and certification programme at UTAC’s approved test facility at Millbrook Proving Ground. The testing confirmed an […]
Bus News
Unite calls for more efforts to protect drivers
Trade union Unite has stepped up its efforts in Scotland to protect bus drivers by offering a ‘road map’ to immediately improve the safety of bus workers following the fatal stabbing of a driver in […]
Minibus News
Houston’s racks up the electric miles
The Lockerbie-based operator has achieved over 271,000 miles of electric mobility since it introduced electric minibuses last year Family-run Dumfries & Galloway operator Houston’s Coaches has marked a milestone year in its transition to greener […]
