Bus News
New bus users body in Scotland
A new, independent body is being established in Scotland which aims to drive up standards in bus travel and put the needs of bus passengers at the heart of transport policy.
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Brighton & Hove warned at PI
TC Nick Denton said he did not think any further action was necessary despite two S marked prohibitions Brighton and Hove Bus Company has been issued with a formal warning by Traffic Commissioner for London […]
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Staff retention improved by more training
Up to 74% of businesses working across the ‘visitor economy’ (hospitality, tourism, travel and passenger transport industries) believe there would be a notable impact on employee retention rates if training budgets were increased, according to […]
Financial
Steady growth for National Express
National Express Group has released updates on trading for the First Half Year ended June 30, 2013, ahead of its Half Year results which are due to be released on July 24, 2013.
Bus News
Growth fund to assist Optare R&D
Optare has received a conditional offer of funds from the fourth round of the government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF) which could be worth up to £1.5m.
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Charity hike in Peter Huntley’s memory raises £18,000
The Trainsaid team, including members from TAS, Barclays Corporate and Ipswich Buses, almost doubles the target which had been set for Peter’s planned expedition to the North Pole A group of 30 friends, family and […]
International
BYD ebus tested in Bonn
GERMANY BYD’s full-size pure electric ebus has been tested in Bonn, Germany, by operator Stadtwerke Bonn (SWB).
International
ZF drivelines for 565 citybuses in Russia
RUSSIA Moscow-based public transport authority Mosgortrans has specified ZF driveline and chassis technology for its new 565 vehicle intake. It includes transmission systems, axles and steering technology.
International
Smart ticketing charter agreed
Alliance goals include establishing interoperable smart ticketing EUROPE Following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed February 2012, a Smart Ticketing Alliance Charter has now been agreed by representatives of VDV KA (Germany), ITSO (UK), AFIMB […]
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VOSA launches recovery guide
VOSA recently compiled a Guide for Recovery Operations.
