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On top of Euro VI, PSVAR, staff shortages and long waits for new vehicles, there is another issue that is starting to become more and more apparent to both coach and bus service drivers, and […]

McGill’s has given some of its buses a makeover to provide quick and comfy links into Glasgow from Falkirk, Stirling and Cumbernauld. Richard Walter caught up with Group Managing Director Alex Hornby at the official […]

As the pandemic recedes into history, the Traffic Commissioners’ latest annual report shows that progress is being made on reform, but there is still more that can be done to improve services on both sides […]

The DVSA has published the results of a survey into recent bus fires, which it hopes will help to reduce the number of instances through better understanding of the causes The DVSA recently published the […]

A recent report from IPPR suggests that although bus services are vital, much more is needed to make them fit for the future “Buses play a crucial role in the lives of people in England. […]

There seems to be no shortage of news stories these days which publicise the launch of an electric bus service or electric vehicle design. However, the introduction by Stagecoach of new electric double-deckers in Cambridge […]

The UK’s first full-size autonomous buses started carrying passengers on 15 May. Jonathan Welch reports on the launch Following on from a depot based trial with Stagecoach and the more recent launch of the autonomous […]

Jonathan Welch looks at some of the topics discussed at the 2023 ALBUM conference in Edinburgh In last week’s issue, we looked at the suppliers and manufacturers present at the recent ALBUM conference, and heard […]

FlixBus recently launched its latest Scottish route with fanfare and cupcakes, and also some controversy over access to Aberdeen’s bus station. Jonathan Welch reports Painting the world green. It’s a strapline we’ve heard a lot […]

Shockwaves were sent through the bus industry with the news that FirstGroup is to acquire Ensignbus. Richard Sharman visited the Purfleet depot on the day of the announcement to find out more and discuss some […]