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Palmer Energy Technology has announced that it is to supply a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to FirstGroup subsidiary FirstGroup Energy. Palmer Energy Technology was founded by Andy Palmer, the former CEO of Aston […]

First Bus has announced the introduction of Money First Aid training for 300 key members of staff, including all mental health  first aiders, well-being champions, and managers. This decision follows a successful pilot programme developed […]

Transport for London Chief Operating Officer Claire Mann and Director of Buses Lorna Murphy headed to Ballymena recently to see the Capital’s new buses in build Wrightbus recently welcomed Transport for London Chief Operating Officer […]

Portsmouth City Council has unveiled a new design for its park & ride service, with a new blue and pink colour scheme for the double-deck buses dedicated to the route. Working with operator First Bus […]

Following an appeal towards the end of last year for 15 charities to be nominated to be awarded £500 each as part of the company’s 15th birthday celebrations, Xelabus says that it is pleased to […]

New electric bus trials will be carried out by Shetland Islands Council to see how battery-powered vehicles could work in local conditions. Two buses will be used as part of the trials, with the first […]

A proposed Scottish flat fare trial to increase passenger numbers has been cancelled because of lack of money and opposition from operators, Scottish Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has told MSPs. The scheme was a key […]

The annual search for the UK’s top bus driver has begun for 2025 with the invitation for operators to participate in the National Final of the annual Bus Driver of the Year (BDoY) competition in […]