Features

Your bus, your way

On Thursday 6 February, stakeholders gathered in Hartlepool to launch the new Tees Flex demand-responsive service, reports Jonathan Welch Demand responsive transport services are in vogue at the minute, and quickly gaining popularity as a […]

Buses

Greener Reds

Three BYD ADL Enviro200EV all-electric buses have gone into service with Salisbury Reds on the Wiltshire city’s Park & Ride services. Andy Izatt went along to the launch Go South Coast’s Salisbury Reds has introduced […]

Buses

A summit on strategy

The sixth annual UK Bus Summit took place at the QEII centre in Westminster on Thursday, 6 February, with much of the discussion centring on congestion and the environmental agenda. James Day reports The UK Bus […]

Buses

Starring role

One of Arriva’s most recognisable and historic depots recently starred in ITV detective drama Vera – along with one of its vehicles. Angela Youngman tells the story A grade 2 listed building complete with distinctive […]

Buses

Hartlepool un-earthings

Two former Hartlepool Transport buses are being returned to the road after more than 25 years in storage, to help preserve the operator’s history, reports Nick Larkin BEF28C is a 1965 Roe-boded Leyland PD2, the […]

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Museum’s moquette offer

The London Transport Museum is aiming to help owners and operators of heritage vehicles by making classic seat moquette available in small amounts. “We have introduced several different moquette types having had many enquiries over […]

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Abellio ‘Garage Bash’

Abellio’s historic Walworth depot will be on the itinary during a tour planned for 28 March. The ‘Abellio Garage Bash’ will also take in visits to Battersea and Beddington Lane depots. Using 2007 Abellio Alexander […]

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A united industry

The UK coach and bus industry gathered for the Confederation of Passenger Transport Annual Dinner, joined by the Government’s Buses Minister. James Day reports With 42 tables filled with diners from every corner of the […]