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Paradigm swift
CitySwifter has launched an innovative platform, enhancing the process of how buses are scheduled and run – and so far, things are looking good for the start-up. Peter Jackson spoke to the firm’s co-founders, CEO […]
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Optimising Optare
Richard Sharman paid a visit to Optare’s Sherburn-in-Elmet factory for a Q&A with Richard Butler – who joined Optare in July this year as the Chief Executive Officer – to find out what we can […]
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Get a grip
Operators must ensure their tyres are managed effectively on both cost and safety grounds, says John Lewis
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Heritage vehicles to mark the end of route
Heritage vehicles will be in use on the last day of a bus route in Leeds on […]
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Bring out your Leylands
A warm invitation is being extended to operators still running Leyland buses and coaches.
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First York tribute to staff
First York is honouring past and present colleagues by painting a bus in the livery of its predecessor
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Equipmake partners with Agrale to develop ‘low-cost’ electric bus
Hethel-based electric vehicle specialist Equipmake has agreed to partner with Brazilian bus chassis manufacturer Agrale to jointly develop a low-cost electric bus.
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The States of Guernsey orders 22 Wrightbus StreetVibe buses
The States of Guernsey has ordered 22 additional Wrightbus StreetVibe buses. This follows an initial order of 12 buses delivered in 2017. The vehicles are equipped with Allison T 2100™ fully automatic transmissions paired with […]
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PM announces £106m funding for low-emission vehicles
Making a speech at Birmingham’s Zero Emission Vehicle Summit, Prime Minister Theresa May announced £106m worth of funding for innovators in ultra-low-emission vehicles – and reaffirmed her commitment to put the UK at the forefront […]
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Metroline invests £10m funding into hybrid fleet
Transport for London (TfL) operator – and ComfortDelGro subsidiary – Metroline has invested in 37 new Volvo B5LH hybrid double-deckers, using funding from Lloyds Bank’s £2bn Clean Growth Financing Initiative. £50m has been set aside […]
