News Focus

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 […]

Van Hool has unveiled its next generation of touring and executive coaches, the new T series Following on from the well-known Van Hool T8, T9 and TX ranges, Van Hool has introduced the T-series as […]

A good flow of visitors, a broad range of exhibitors and interesting topical discussions combined to make the first UK trade show since before the pandemic a success, organisers say Visitors turned out in their […]

Once again the industry has stood together to remember the fallen by applying poppies or full wraps to fleets across the UK. CBW looks at some of the coaches and buses decorated for 2022 Poppies […]

RICHARD SHARMAN   An investment of £7 million has been made in building and equipping a new ‘state of the art’ green depot in Cwmbran. Richard Sharman takes a look behind the scenes Depot facilities […]