The European Passenger Transport Operators’ association (EPTO) has appointed Head of Policy at FirstGroup’s bus division, John Birtwistle, as its new President with immediate effect. EPTO currently has seven members: Arriva, First, Go-Ahead, Keolis, National […]
A recent survey in Greater Manchester has indicated that passengers ‘want action’ on congestion and support bus priority measures. Around 1,300 residents took part in the independent study, which was conducted by YouGov on behalf […]
Passengers will also benefit from ‘more convenient’ stops in the city centre, operator says, thanks to a revised route
Transdev buses across York and North Yorkshire are to be the first in the region to trial ‘tap and go’ contactless fare capping. This ‘tap and go’ contactless ticketing allows unlimited free travel once a […]
East Yorkshire a Hull-based bus company has introduced two new ADL single-decker buses to support rural areas, which will come into service from mid-April. The two buses include free WiFi, USB charging points, wireless charging […]
The Big Bus Company is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit over alleged anti-competitive behaviour. The company, which is 15% owned by FTSE 250 giant and LegoLand owner Merlin Entertainment, and majority owned by Soho-based Quorn-owning […]
The operator also won a KCC tender for three buses on a route previously operated by Autocar earlier this month
Allison Transmission has purchased Vantage Power and AxleTech’s electric vehicle (EV) systems division. The company says the acquisitions are part of its electrification strategy, and will complement its existing alternative propulsion technology. Based in London, […]
Stagecoach East Midlands is bringing in Concessionary Bus Pass Roadshows, which will tour the East Midlands to help people with the process of applying or renewing bus concessionary passes on 25 and 26 April. Staff […]
The Easter weekend regularly sees large rail closures, and this year was no exception.
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