Bus News
West Midlands bus network sees drop in crime
A high-profile police operation named ‘Operation Goliath’ aimed at targeting Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) on the West Midlands bus network has seen a reduction in crime.
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New smartcards for Sunderland buses
Stagecoach buses in Sunderland have started accepting payment from ‘Pop’ Pay As You Go smartcards for travel in the city.
Bus News
First Dorset drivers commence five day strike
First Dorset drivers based at its Weymouth and Bridport depots have started a five day strike which was still ongoing as CBW went to press.
Coach News
M1 turn coach driver banned
Nine-month vocational entitlement suspension by Deputy Traffic Commissioner, despite no police action A coach driver who made the headlines last summer after he drove the wrong way down a slip road on the M1 into […]
Coach News
Heritage Setra restored
Father and son enthusiast team Philip and Gareth Blair have purchased and restored a 32-year old Kassbohrer Setra S228DT – one of only three survivors in the UK. The ‘modern classic’ has been finished in […]
Coach News
London bus garage coach parking trial extended
Following a midterm review of its London coach parking trial at Camberwell and Stockwell bus garages, the CPT has announced that the initial six week period due to end on June 24 has been extended […]
International
Scania hybrids for Madrid
Hybridised Scanias for Madrid will operate for seven different operators SPAIN Scania will start delivering 51 Citywide hybrids to Madrid. They will be operated by seven operators on behalf of Consorcio Regional de Transportes de […]
International
Solaris electrics in service in Hanover
GERMANY Hanover municipal operator, üstra (üstra Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe AG) has started trialling three Solaris Urbino 12 electric.
Bus News
Ensignbus to import Chinese-built BCI double-deckers
Ensignbus is to become the UK importer for the Chinese manufacturer BCI – CBW can now confirm.
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GHA £250k H&S breach sentence to be reheard
The sentence handed to GHA Coaches Ltd for health and safety breaches has been ‘reopened by the court,’ the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has told CBW.
