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Obituary: Mike Ball
Mike Ball, a former Managing Director of Volvo Bus in the UK, passed away on November 2 following a period of illness. In a statement, a Volvo spokesman said: “Everyone at Volvo Bus and the […]
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Lothian Buses and Wrightbus announce four year deal
Wrightbus has announced that it had been awarded a new framework supply agreement with Lothian Buses for vehicles from 2017 – 2020. Sam McLaren, Commercial Director for Wrightbus, said: “We are delighted to be selected […]
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Revenues up at Go-Ahead
Go-Ahead Group has announced its first quarter trading update for the period from July 3, 2016 to October 1, 2016. The group said it remains in a good financial position, with strong cash generation and […]
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Reading Buses places order for Scania Irizar i3 buses
Vehicles to be used on a high-profile corporate contract, according to CEO Martijn Gilbert Reading Bus has confirmed an order for six Scania Irizar i3 12-metre single-decker buses at Euro Bus Expo 2016. The vehicles […]
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Route of steel
Following completion of the BRT North scheme in South Yorkshire, First South Yorkshire launched the X1 Steel Link between Sheffield, Rotherham and Maltby at the beginning of September. Andy Izatt has been to see what […]
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Air today, gone tomorrow?
Richard Simpson looks at how bus and coach operators can use biofuels to reduce their carbon footprints. Since the mid 1970s, environmentalists have been telling the rest of us that the world only has about […]
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All systems go
Gary Mason, Engineering Director at Nottingham City Transport, outlines to Jade Smith the operator’s plans to bring in 53 gas buses with help from nearly £5million worth of funding from OLEV. I met Gary Mason, […]
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Enviro500 showcased at LTA-UITP
Alexander Dennis sets out stall at major Far East congress and exhibition. lexander Dennis’ (ADL) full flat-floor, three-door, two staircase Enviro500 was a highlight of the LTA-UITP Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) in […]
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Gains for Abellio and Sullivan Buses in London tenders
A new round of Transport for London (TfL) contract awards have been announced, with gains for two Abellio operations in London and Sullivan Buses. Abellio West London won the 427 from Metroline West, which will […]
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First Rail Support unveiling new look and website at Euro Bus Expo
First Rail Support, part of First Bus, has undergone a rebrand and will be launching its new name and website at this year’s Euro Bus Expo. The company is now known as First Travel Solutions […]
