News
EC consults on review of Driver CPC
The Mobility and Transport Department of the European Commission (EC) has opened a 14- week consultation with reference to Directive 2003/59/EC regarding Driver CPC.
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First shareholders protest at AGM – but UK revenue rising
Shareholders in FirstGroup protested at slumping profits, the recent rights issue, and executive pay at last week’s AGM. About a quarter refused to back Chairman Martin Gilbert’s re-election – even though he has already pledged […]
Bus News
Republic of Ireland to see bus privatisation?
Republic of Ireland Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar has unveiled plans for an overhaul of public bus services.
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European Parliament votes to support CV wheel safety
Wheel safety issue was raised by MEP Brian Simpson after MWSD said non-circumferential wheels can half the wheel’s life expectancy The European Parliament (EP) has voted to support the testing of commercial vehicle wheels fitted […]
International
Barcelona bus operator TMB buys 10 Lion’s City Hybrids
SPAIN MAN Truck & Bus Iberia has been awarded a contract by Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) for the purchase of 10 more hybrid city buses. The new MAN Lion’s City Hybrids will be delivered […]
International
Optare targets growing bus market in Australia
AUSTRALIA Optare is moving into the Australian bus market with the exclusive appointment of a new dealer and plans for demonstration vehicles to be available in the near future.
International
First Euro 6 VDL Citea buses for Finland
The 29 vehicles have been purchased by Finnish operator Pohjolan Liikenne FINLAND A batch of 29 Citeas for delivery in December 2013 introduces the first VDL Citeas and the first Euro 6 buses for Finland. […]
Coach News
Bus Éireann coaches made ISOFIX compatible
Bus Éireann is providing ISOFIX Attachment Points at selected seats on 53 of the company’s new Expressway and commuter coaches.
Coach News
Stacey’s Coaches to tour haunted parts of A75
Carlisle-based Stacey’s Coaches is to run night tours along the A75 between Gretna and Dumfries to give people the chance to see if they can track down ghostly apparitions who reportedly haunt the road.
Coach News
Stewarts moves to new premises
Reading-based Stewarts Coaches has moved into a new depot in Headley Park, Woodley from its previous site at Grazeley Green.
