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Centro launches Sprint consultation
The £15m scheme, funded through Centro and by the government, could be operational by 2016
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Custom to close in Adelaide
According to local press reports, Custom Coaches, the Australian body-builder that Alexander Dennis placed into voluntary administration in May, is to close its Adelaide operation. Around 75 people are employed at the factory. Custom’s Sydney […]
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First West Yorkshire launches New Routemaster consultation
First West Yorkshire has launched a consultation on its proposal for a ‘New Bus for West Yorkshire’ which could see New Routemasters appear on the streets of cities in the area
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Martijn Gilbert takes top job at Reading Buses
Martijn joins Reading Buses from Yorkshire Tiger, after re-launching the company with a new brand and marketin
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Buyer found for Black Velvet Travel
Adam Smith, who has many years of experience in the bus industry, has completed a deal to take over Black Velvet Travel. The announcement came two weeks after he stepped in to run services on […]
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500th Solaris for Czech Republic operator
CZECH REPUBLIC The 500th Solaris bus for a customer in the Czech Republic, one of 36 Urbino 18 artics for Brno city operator Dopravní podnik m?sta Brna, has been delivered
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One bus a month ablaze in Victoria
AUSTRALIA An average of one bus a month catches fire in Victoria, according to the latest statistics. With that in mind, government regulator, Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) is reminding bus operators to ensure they are […]
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DB Regio Bus orders 815 buses from MAN Truck and Bus
GERMANY DB Regio Bus, Germany’s largest bus operator, has signed a framework agreement for the supply of up to 815 local and regional buses from MAN Truck & Bus. It comprises up to 435 city […]
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Berlin BVG to test Scania Citywide double-decker in December
Year-long trial to start in December of a Euro 6 model with a host of features which will debut in the German capital
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Express arrests
Gwynedd Council says it has put in place a contingency plan in the event the fraud investigation impacts on public transport services. Five people, all involved in running Penygroes-based Express Motors have been released on […]
