Buses
Natural choice
Electric power is by no means the only option for bus operators looking to slash emissions. For First West of England, biogas was the perfect solution. Peter Jackson reports on the unveiling of its first […]
Vehicle Launch
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
Greening Basingstoke
Stagecoach South has made a significant investment in its Basingstoke town network, enhancing services and introducing 32 new buses. Andy Izatt was at the 2 December launch Stagecoach South has invested £5.3m in a fleet […]
Buses
Equipmake unveils new cost-effective electric bus drivetrain
A new lower cost electric bus drivetrain that aims to give UK bus bodybuilders a route into the growing electric bus market was unveiled at the Cenex LCV trade show last week
Bus News
Over 130 vehicles to see at the EBE
With over 130 vehicles promised at Euro Bus Expo that will showcase the latest technology and innovations, CBW has been finding out what’s likely to be on offer
Coach News
Aiming Higer
Harris Auto brings the new Higer Super 9XL midicoach to Rockingham for its UK launch, looking to gain market share with its dedicated coach chassis. James Day reports Harris Auto hosted a Ride & Drive […]
Coach News
Plaxton range goes panoramic
James Day attends the launch event for two new vehicles – a low entry version of the Panther and the first Plaxton double-decker coach in decades Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) launched two new coaches at […]
Coach News
Volvo’s new integral flagship
After a launch following seven years of development, Jonathan Taylor tests Volvo’s new 9900 premium coach It is many years since I last travelled (as a teenager) to Gothenburg. But here I am, in Volvo’s […]
Bus News
E-mobility on the map
Irizar has officially opened its purpose built e-mobility manufacturing centre in Aduna in the northern Spanish province of Gipuzkoa, and took the opportunity to unveil an unexpected new addition to its electric vehicle range that […]
Bus News
Hybrid evolution
Gareth Evans reports on the latest generation of BAE Systems’ hybrid technology, which has hit the streets with the launch of 39 ADL Enviro400Hs at Go-Ahead London