International
50th Setra for Ebneter
SWITZERLAND The latest delivery of an S 415 GT-HD at the end of October was a special cause for celebration for Gebrüder Ebneter AG in the Swiss town of St. Gallen – it was the […]
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International
Alcoa develops lightweight spaceframe body for BYD
CHINA Alcoa has developed a new all-aluminum space frame and bus design for BYD which has reduced the weight of its Electric Bus body by 40%, or nearly one tonne, versus steel options. The first […]
International
Budapest evaluation to continue
European Bus System of the Future – BKV extends its trial period to gain additional data HUNGARY The aim of the 47 international members of EBSF (European Bus System of the Future project) is to […]
Coach News
Operators warned to check clauses in insurance policies
London coach firm faced with massive bill after driver fails to disclose health condition A London-based coach operator is warning fellow firms to check the clauses in their insurance cover. Dan Brown of South Woodfordbased […]
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Spanish bid for Go-Ahead Go-Ahead
Group appears to have become an acquisition target for Spain’s state-owned rail operator. Renfe revealed ambitious plans to crack the British train market and admitted it had looked at buying its way in. Renfe president […]
Bus News
Birmingham’s bus stop changes to cost £14m
Birmingham’s bus stop changes to cost £14m West Midlands ITA, Centro has confirmed work on a £14m project to reorganise bus services and move stops in Birmingham city centre is to start early next year.
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UK Youth Parliament urges action on transport costs
Teenage members of the UK Youth Parliament have made affordable transport their number one priority and have urged ministers to cut the cost of public transport and make it more accessible. Hundreds of 11-18 year […]
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M&D and East Kent bus Club Diamond Jubilee
Details of M&D and East Kent Bus Club Diamond Jubilee at Kent Showground on March 31 next year are now available on Facebook. Organisers are aiming to repeat the success of this year’s ‘M&D 100’ […]
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Tight deadline for EU O-license changes consultation
The UK government has set a tight timescale for the implementation of new EU Regulations on operator licensing for buses, coaches and lorries, which are due to come into effect in early December.
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October a good month for bus and coach registrations
The heavy bus and coach sector grew strongly in October with 272 registrations – up 38.8% on 2010 and up 13.3% for the year-to-date, according to the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders).
