Buses
Accessibility and accountability
Accessibility has been the subject of two recently-published reports. We take a look at some of the key points raised The topic of accessibility and inclusion has cropped up quite a few times in the […]
Month: June 2025
Buses
London comes to Shropshire
Adrian Morton visits a relatively new but uniquely formed independent bus operator in Shrewsbury Not so long ago a post on Facebook caught my eye regarding a 1979 Leyland National single-deck bus being bought back […]
CBW News Pick
Alexander Dennis plans Falkirk factory closure
The site could close once existing orders are processed, says the manufacturer, which will consolidate production in Scarborough Alexander Dennis has announced that it is entering into a consultation on a new strategy for its […]
Bus News
£3 fare cap extended to March 2027
As part of the Government’s Spending Review, the Department for Transport (DfT) is to receive funding of £31.5 billion in 2028/29, whilst capital investment increases at an annual average real terms growth rate of 3.9% […]
Coach News
Volvo announces first Unvi B13R orders
The Swedish manufacturer says it has already received firm orders for 12 coaches with options for 10 more, before the first vehicle has been built Volvo Buses says it has secured signed orders for more […]
Coach News
Scotland announces new ZE transition funding for heavy vehicles
Transport Scotland has announced new funding worth £400,000 to help prepare workforces for the switch to zero-emission heavy duty vehicles (HDVs). The Scottish Government says that developing the skills to build, operate, repair and maintain […]
Coach News
National Express enhances South Coast services
From Friday 4 July National Express is improving its daily coach services between London and the South Coast, a move it says is in part related to recent data from YouGov’s Destination Index survey, indicating […]
Minibuses
Community operator ceases services as finances fail
Johnstone and Area Community Transport’s director says the business was no longer sustainable, causing it to cease operating its local bus services Founded in 2023, Renfrewshire community bus operator Johnstone and Area Community Transport CIC […]
Bus News
Zemo recommends next steps to decarbonisation
The Zemo Partnership has launched a new report describing the policies needed to accelerate the UK’s transition to net zero transport alongside a Zemo-convened parliamentary roundtable event in Westminster where cross-party MPs and Lords, including […]
Minibuses
Portsmouth launches Pompey Link DRT
A new on-demand public transport service launched in Portsmouth will connect the areas of Paulsgrove and Port Solent, and better provide easy and affordable travel in the area, says Portsmouth City Council which is introducing […]
