International
E-Mobility focus at InnoTrans
GERMANY This year, for the first time, VDL Bus & Coach took part in InnoTrans, held in Berlin from September 20-23 where it exhibited its zero emission public transport solutions.
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New acquisition for Big Bus Tours
USA London-based Big Bus Tours has acquired Smart Destinations of Boston, which produces the Go City Card attraction passes that provide entry into over 400 attractions across 13 of the world’s most visited cities, including […]
International
Go-Ahead starts operating in Singapore
Ng Jian Yew reports on latest developments in Singapore SINGAPORE: On September 4, Go-Ahead Singapore took over the first 12 routes in the Loyang package centred on Punggol bus interchange. The handover was smooth with […]
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Solaris Urbino electric is Bus of the Year 2017
Award goes to a battery-driven vehicle for first time in history of the competition The electric version of the Solaris Urbino 12 has been named best city bus of the year 2017. It’s the first […]
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Volvo Dynamic Steering reduces work-related injury risk
Spending many hours behind the wheel every day, bus drivers often suffer strain in the shoulders, neck and arms. In order to reduce the risk of work-related injuries, last year Volvo Buses introduced Volvo Dynamic […]
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VDL premieres at IAA, Hanover
GERMANY VDL Bus & Coach will premiere three new products at IAA, Hanover. The 10.6m VDL Futura FHD2-106 is the latest member of the Futura family. Targeted at the VIP segment, the midi coach can […]
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Community Transit Enviro500 investment
USA MyEdmondsNews has reported that the board of directors of Community Transit based at Everett near Seattle has authorised the purchase of another 17 ‘Double Talls’ – Enviro500s from Alexander Dennis.
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Parkeon’s Wayfarer technology wins in Cape Town
Principal bus operator in Western Cape, South Africa makes major investment in ticketing technology SOUTH AFRICA Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS), the principal bus operator in Western Cape, South Africa, has selected Parkeon’s on-bus and […]
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First 13-metre Futura FDD2 is Swiss
Swiss operator is first to take delivery of 13-metre VDL Futura FDD2 SWITZERLAND The first 13-metre VDL Futura FDD2 has been delivered to Swiss operator Roland Zemp Carreisen. This more compact version of the Futura […]
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Tanzania BRT opens
TANZANIA Phase 1 of the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) system in Dar es Salaam has opened with a fleet of 138 Golden Dragon 12-metre rigid and 18-metre articulated vehicles operating from 0500hrs to 2300hrs.
