News
Obituary: Martin Townsend
Former Stagecoach Banbury depot Bus Driver and Duty Scheduler Martin Townsend passed away at Sobel House in Oxford on 26 November. Martin was a keen transport enthusiast and put a lot of effort into keeping […]
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Coach News
OBC increase Airline services to help students returning home for Christmas
The Oxford Bus Company reinstated its Airline coach service to Gatwick Airport on 29 November, and added more services to Heathrow Airport. Oxford Bus Company has worked with both Oxford University and Oxford Brookes to […]
International
Liftango launches new on-demand service in New Zealand
In partnership with Transdev’s Howick & Eastern Buses subsidiary, technology provider Liftango has offered Aucklanders the chance to travel for NZ$1 on New Zealand’s newest on-demand service, MyMobigo, ahead of its official service launch on […]
Bus News
Mercedes-Benz Citaro for Potsdam fire and rescue services
Daimler Buses has supplied a new 12m Citaro LE Ü to transport company Regiobus Potsdam Mittelmark in Bad Belzig, west of Berlin. The bus will normally be available for regular services, but its equipment will […]
CBW News Pick
Greater Manchester reaches next step in bus reform journey as it prepares to consult on impact of Covid-19
Greater Manchester is preparing to hold a further consultation on its proposals to reform the bus market following work to understand the potential impact of Covid-19 At a meeting on Friday 27 November, Greater Manchester […]
Bus News
Oxford Tube begins £13m fleet overhaul
A fleet replacement programme for Stagecoach in Oxfordshire’s 24/7 express service is about to go live Passengers on the Oxford Tube are set to enjoy the latest in passenger comfort and convenience as the wheels […]
Bus News
Obituary: Jack Raine
Industry stalwart Jack Raine passed away as a result of Covid-19 on 17 November 2020, aged 89. As someone who made a significant contribution to staff training and development, Jack was an early supporter of […]
Bus News
Optare celebrates fifth Metrodecker EV order
Optare has announced that Go-Ahead London has placed an order for 17 Metrodecker EVs for route 200 in London. This route will operate out of the company’s Merton garage, making it the first electric route […]
Bus News
Government re-affirms plans for 4,000 new green buses
As part of its drive to embrace its legal obligation to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the Government has reaffirmed and updated its 10-point plan to decarbonise the economy and help deliver its […]
Bus News
Transdev launches its blueprint to Build Back Better
Over 200 key decision makers and business leaders have been invited to debate on the future of transport in the North Transdev is inviting its customers, business and political leaders to have their say in […]
