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On the High Street
There was a time when many coach operators had a High Street presence, but our coaching insider points out that times have changed If you run your excursions and tours business solely out of a […]
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Biggest electric bus tender
FRANCE After converting route 341 to electric buses in 2016 and with programs in place to install partial battery charging equipment at the termini of service 115 and 126, Île-de-France Mobilités and RATP are launching […]
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Optare Solo for Hong Kong
Trial will see Optare Solo trailed on three hospital routes in former British territory HONG KONG An Optare Solo designed specifically for operation in Hong Kong has commenced service on Hong Kong Island with AMSPT […]
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Future transport: How is London responding to technological innovation?
On February 13 the London Assembly Transport Committee released a report on future transport in London. Jade Smith summarises the key points in relation to the bus industry, which focused on topics such as Mobility […]
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Harrogate Bus Company plans to create low emission bus town
Transdev-owned operator commits to green fleet in the town as it awaits delivery of eight electric single-deckers The Harrogate Bus Company has announced plans to create one of Britain’s first low emissions bus towns in […]
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Coach and minibus fleet for auction
Lancashire-based GWA Auctioneers & Valuers is selling former Stephenson’s of Easingwold coaches and minibuses in an online auction ending on February 22, 2018 from 1400hrs. The sale, featuring over 25 coaches and seven minibuses, includes […]
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Southampton CBTF grant to benefit four operators in the city
Southampton City Council secured £2.68m from the Government’s Clean Bus Technology Fund (CBTF) to retrofit 145 pre-Euro 6 buses that operate in the city. The council bid in partnership with First Hampshire, Dorset and Berkshire, […]
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EYMS set to close Hornsea depot
East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS) has opened consultation with staff to close its Cliff Road, Hornsea depot from Saturday, May 5, 2018. The decision to close the depot has been taken as its services can […]
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Vote for Britain’s most scenic bus route
Bus users across the UK are being given the chance to vote for their favourite bus journey in a survey to find Britain’s most scenic bus route. First, Arriva, Transdev, Go-Ahead and Stagecoach are supporting […]
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Go North East to utilise ‘tapless’ mobile ticketing
Go-Ahead Group is offering customers a new form of contactless mobile ticketing in Newcastle, following a successful trial in Southampton. The system allows passengers to pay for their bus travel solely using their smartphone. Customers […]
