Event
The smart Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz Vans was promoting what it called ‘the most intelligent and connected van the world has ever seen’ at its annual Van Experience Live event this year. James Day reports The annual Mercedes-Benz Van […]
Minibuses
Business
Arriva trials Sprinter in Telford
Arriva Midlands has partnered with Telford & Wrekin Council to trial a 13-seat Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus on route 11 during the summer months – and is asking for passenger feedback. The Sprinter will serve Telford […]
Coach News
Daimler total solutions
New from Daimler Buses at IAA Commercial Vehicles, Hanover in September will be a heavier-duty Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, new safety systems for existing models and additional digitally-based Omniplus aftersales enhancements. However, the headline story remains the public […]
Features
Power to connect
Oxford Bus Company’s innovative new ride-sharing service is called PickMeUp. Andy Izatt went to the launch last Thursday Oxford Bus Company has launched what it describes as an ‘intelligent’ algorithm-based, on-demand, ride-sharing service called […]
Minibus News
Go-Ahead’s Oxford PickMeUp service underway
G0-Ahead Group’s brand new ride-sharing service, branded PickMeUp, began operating in Oxford on Monday, 25 June. As announced in CBW1342, the service is being marketed as the UK’s ‘most ambitious’ ridesharing service yet. Passengers are able […]
Minibus News
ArrivaClick expands to Liverpool
Following a successful trial in Sittingbourne, the demand-responsive service goes city-scale and is expected to utilise up to 25 EVM minibuses Arriva has announced the expansion of its ArrivaClick Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service, which […]
Features
Community transport licensing debate
A house of commons debate took place on May 10, 2018, regarding the Government’s stance on licensing for community transport drivers and operators. Rayanne Baker reports The debate encouraged discussion from across the house about […]
Features
Drawing a new Line
James Day visits PHVC to take a closer look at one of its factory-built Iveco Daily Line minibuses At the end of April this year, Fareham-based minibus supplier PHVC confirmed it was ordering a stock […]
Minibus News
South Korea announces plans to trial autonomous public transport
ZDNet has reported that South Korea’s transport ministry has announced it will be trialling a proof-of-concept project for autonomous public transportation. The trial will last until 2021 and it will be supported by a budget […]
Minibus News
Treka delivers first van conversion minibuses
Treka has delivered its first ever van conversion minibuses, which can carry 22 passengers. The initial contract of seven vehicles will be delivered to London Hire, for operations in the London Borough of Croydon. A […]
