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Alexander Dennis Limited update
At a time when there is no shortage of headwinds for the industry, the UK’s largest bus and coach manufacturer, Alexander Dennis Ltd, continues to invest – new coach models are in the pipeline and […]
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Volvo electric bus launched in the UK
Last week at Donington Park in Derbyshire, the right hand drive Volvo electric bus (7900e) was launched and Jade Smith was there to see the vehicle in action, along with others from the Electromobility range […]
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The future of Cambridge buses
Carole Aye Maung talks to Andy Campbell, Managing Director of Stagecoach East about alternative drives – including the future of Cambridge buses with his aim to operate a pure electric bus fleet in the city […]
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Fuel for the future, food for thought
The acceptability of diesel as a fuel for the UK’s urban buses now hangs in the balance, with a few locally-elected politicians likely to decide its fate. However, asks Richard Simpson, can they be trusted […]
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Going the Wright way
Local Government spending cuts continue to have a negative impact on many family-owned operators around the country. David Wright explained to Andy Izatt how his company, Travel Wright of Newark which places considerable importance on […]
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Excellence on the X1
First Bus has been quick to trial a Chinese-built Ensignbus Excellence on First Eastern Counties long X1 route. Andy Izatt travelled on the bus from Peterborough to King’s Lynn First Eastern Counties marathon 110-mile X1 […]
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Pink ties on tour
Belfast Bus Company was founded in 1999 by Eric Moore. The family-run business is one of the largest private hire companies in Belfast, with 50 vehicles in its fleet. Transport Manager Robert Thompson, Purchasing Manager […]
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Advanced leather from Andrew Muirhead
Jonathan Taylor finds out what links Concorde, the Houses of Parliament, Aston Martin cars and seats on buses and coaches It is quite a drive to Glasgow from my starting point in Wiltshire, so the […]
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Watch the tele
The addition of cameras to telematics systems allows operators to coach and monitor drivers with many benefits, including reductions in accidents and fuel consumption. However, the introduction of such systems is not without potential pitfalls, […]
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A new dawn
One name has come to dominate the European coach market. It’s Tourismo and Daimler has reinvented it with a whole new product. Andy Izatt went to the Brussels launch The first completely new ‘high-decker’ Mercedes-Benz […]
