Bus News
Borismaster debuts in London
Eight new vehicles to enter service on Arriva’s route 38 in February 2012 Nearly a week after the last bendy bus was withdrawn from service, the New Bus for London (NBfL) hit the streets of […]
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Financial
Go-Ahead growth boosted by smartcard
Revenue growth of 3.5% expected, bus operations both in and outside London “performing well” says Big Five operator Go-Ahead Group plc is expecting to achieve revenue growth of around 3.5% for the first half of […]
International
China-based Higer enter Australian bus market
Imports cost 40% less than comparable current offerings from native manufacturers CHINA Chinese-made Higer city buses will arrive in Australia within three months, at prices 40% below comparable current offerings from native manufacturers. Importer WMC […]
Bus News
Go North East launches innovative transport package
Go North East has launched the Key Lifestyle, a transport package which combines bus, car and bike travel with big monthly discounts. The operator says it is the first of its kind, and their unique […]
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999 days left for Driver CPC training
In a move which acts as a wakeup call for all professional drivers, December 16 marks the point at which holders of LGV driving licences have 999 days remaining to complete their first 35 hours […]
Bus News
CPT Northern Bus Summit set for 2012
Partnerships is the theme of the CPT’s third Northern Bus Summit, set to take place on November 15 next year. “Partnerships still provide the best bus services for the travelling public” is the full title […]
Coach News
Edmondson to chair UK Coach Awards
The organisers of the UK Coach Awards (UKCA) have announced Allan Edmondson has accepted the post of chairman. Currently working as head of bus and coach services at the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), Allan has […]
International
CNG coaches for LA
USA Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has the first batch of its 95 new Motor Coach Industries (MCI) Commuter Coaches, fuelled by compressed natural gas (CNG). They will be used on LADOT’s Commuter Express […]
Bus News
Cities paper points to BSOG devolution
A paper, published by cities minister Greg Clark last week, contains a proposal pointing at devolving the allocation of Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) funding to local authorities. The paper aims to help cities “exercise […]
Coach News
Eurolines champions coach initiative
Eurolines is calling for policymakers to recognise the role and contribution of coaches to safe, environmentally friendly and affordable travel. John Gilbert, president of the Eurolines Organisation, said: “The coach plays a vital, but largely […]
