A West of England bus route between Wells and Weston-super-Mare, described as ‘essential’ but which was withdrawn in October 2022 due to low passenger numbers, has been reinstated. The 126 has been re-introduced with Government […]
JAK Hanson, an independent department store just off the M6 at Wrightington, says it has welcomed an increase in the number of coach companies choosing to visit as an alternative stop off to Charnock Richard […]
As this issue of CBW went to press on 11 December, the DfT published its response to a consultation on proposals to reform the driver CPC qualification system for PCV and HGV drivers. The proposal […]
With the transition to a fully zero-emission bus fleet looking likely to extend beyond 2040, retrofitting existing vehicles with a zero-emission driveline is increasingly seen as one option to accelerate the move. To ensure these […]
Trade body the RHA launched its new ‘Driving Forward report on Monday 6 November, looking at the steps to a successful sustainable future for road freight and coaches. “Our industry faces real challenges including rising […]
Liverpool City Council has confirmed that some of the 24 bus lanes removed from the city’s streets will be returned as part of its four-year transport strategy. In a move criticised by operators and environmental […]
In a speech on 20 September, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a number of controversial revisions to the Government’s planned measures to reduce carbon emissions, including moving the ban on the sale of new petrol […]
Arriva has launched a safety campaign called Stop and Stay, which highlights the dangers of stepping out into the road. The operator has produced a booklet for schools, backed up by on-bus posters, and videos […]
SPAIN A project has been developed by engineering students in Seville to create a new bus shelter where the temperature will be between 22 and 28°C lower than the surrounding air temperature, even if it […]
EUROPE Following a special anniversary event held by world road transport association IRU celebrating 50 years of permanent representation to the EU, the organisation’s EU passenger and goods transport members updated the sector’s positions on […]
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