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UITP sees electric bus future
BELGIUM According to ITSInternational, the UITP sees the future of the bus as being electric. More and more cities in Europe and around the world are turning to electric buses in an effort to go […]
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New AA DriveTech DCPC course
AA DriveTech is launching a new full-day emergency and passenger evacuation workshop for all passenger service vehicle drivers. The company claims that the workshop, which will be bookable from February, is unique to the market […]
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Bookings open for next Young Bus Managers Network conference held in Liverpool
Bookings are now open for the next Young Bus Managers Network conference, which will be held in Liverpool from March 29-30. David Brown, Chief Executive of Go-Ahead Group, will be the after-dinner speaker during the […]
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Rotala announces contract wins
Rotala has announced three recent contract wins. The Group has secured a multi-stage contract with APCOA Parking UK Ltd to provide transport services to and at Bicester Shopping Village near the M40. This contract has […]
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First releases stats on green buses
FirstGroup has released data on its use of alternative fuels and Euro 6 buses in 2016. Over the past 12 months, the operator has increased its use of alternative fuels, such as biodiesel, gas, and […]
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Arriva Volvo hybrids arriving
Arriva is receiving vehicles from a major hybrid order from Volvo. The company ordered 174 Wrightbus Gemini 3-bodied Volvo B5LH double-deckers in October 2016. From the order, 123 of the vehicles will be incorporated into […]
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Date announced for North East Festival of Transport
The last weekend in July 2017 has been confirmed as the date for the first North East Festival of Transport in Sunderland. The event, which is being spearheaded by groups including the North East Bus […]
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First concludes Metrocity trial
Positive feedback from the operator after rigorous testing on Halifax services Optare has announced that its Metrocity 11.5m Euro 6 demonstrator vehicle has completed a successful real-world trial with First Bus. The trial has seen […]
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Electrifying Transdev Blazefield
Five former Lothian Buses Tridents to receive Magtec electric drivetrains for York Sightseeing work. Transdev Blazefield (TB) has bought five Plaxton President-bodied Dennis Tridents from Lothian Buses for its City Sightseeing tour in York, enabling […]
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TfGM renews Optare maintenance contract
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced that it has renewed its contract with Optare for the repair and maintenance of 104 hybrid and electric-powered buses. The seven year contract, worth £8m, was awarded to […]
