CANADA Innovative ideas from across the globe that contribute to advancing public transport were rewarded at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Montréal last month. Winners: Public transport strategy Cape Town Transport and Urban […]
A proposal to change regulations on driving and rest periods for coach drivers has been accepted by the European commission. The International Coach Tourism Federation, or RDA, said it appreciated the proposal, and Sandra van […]
Coach operators sending vehicles to the continent will continue to benefit from CPT intervention at European level when the ‘Loi Macron’ for posted workers is introduced in France. The French Government is introducing a fee […]
Arriva has opened a new training academy for engineering apprentices in St Helens. The new academy will see between five and 10 new apprentices per year join Arriva’s current apprentices, taking on the four-year scheme […]
A major bus strike planned by First Manchester drivers has been called off after a new pay offer, the Manchester Evening News reported. A two-day strike had been planned, which could have impacted more than […]
A new bridge over the River Don in Aberdeenshire is under consideration, the Aberdeen Evening Express reported. As part of Aberdeen City Council’s bid to provide more sustainable transport and reduce car use, a study […]
Stephen Joseph, CEO of the Campaign for Better Transport, has released a strongly-worded statement outlining the organisation’s four key policy objectives. Published on CityMetric.com, Stephen wrote: “In an election dominated by other issues, transport has […]
Operators are told to treat public employees with respect after an O-licence is curtailed following a tirade of abuse directed at a female DVSA inspector Traffic Commissioner (TC) Nick Jones has reminded O-licence holders they […]
All of Abellio’s bus contracts in Surrey have been awarded to other operators, Get Surrey has claimed. The publication said it had seen a memo which warned employees that all the company’s current 18 contracts […]
Reading Buses, in partnership with West Berkshire Council, has officially launched contactless payments on its Kennections network. In addition, Reading Buses’ Kennections app, which was launched in April, now features West Berkshire Connect tickets, including […]
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