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Wrightbus in administration
Details of the Wrightbus sale continue to change every few days, with Jo Bamford of Ryse Hydrogen becoming the latest to consider taking on the company The ongoing sale of Wrightbus has taken a further […]
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Traffic Commissioner warns of risks of illegal licence lending
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has reminded operators of the importance of adhering to the conditions of their O-licence after a recent case of licence lending came before TC Richard Turfitt and resulted in […]
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New CPT president announced
The CPT has announced that senior industry figure Steve Whiteway will be its President for 2020. Steve, who was unanimously voted in by fellow members of the CPT Council, will officially take over the presidency […]
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TfL sells lease on 55 Broadway HQ
The London Standard has reported that TfL has agreed to sell the long-term lease of its iconic headquarters at 55 Broadway to a consortium led by hotel entrepreneur Tony Matharu. It is reported that the […]
Bus News
Metrobus introduces Tap On, Tap Off
As of Wednesday 18 September, passengers using services operated by Metrobus can now use Tap On, Tap Off contactless payments, and no longer need a paper ticket or to tell the driver where they are […]
Coach News
Edwards shortlisted for inaugural Welsh transport awards
South Wales-based Edwards Coaches has been named as a finalist in the inaugural Wales Transport Awards. The family firm, which has been in operation since 1925 and is now in the hands of the fifth […]
Bus News
Cleaner quieter buses for Indianapolis
Indianapolis operator IndyGo has taken delivery of 13 American-built BYD K11 18-metre articulated buses, and plans to have a total of 31 by the end of the year. The emission-free battery-electric buses will be used […]
International
Significant order for AKASOL
German lithium-ion battery manufacturer AKASOL has announced a large order from an unnamed commercial vehicle manufacturer. From 2021 until 2027, the firm will supply its third-generation of high energy battery systems for electric vehicles, expanding […]
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Snap is back after summer pause
Intercity coach provider, Snap, which uses local independent operators to put on convenient coach trips, is back at the end of September after its summer pause. Thomas Ableman, CEO of Snap, posted on the company’s […]
Coach News
New Irizar UK headquarters to be built in Nottinghamshire
Irizar is showing its continued commitment to the UK market with the development of a new site at Blyth, just off the A1 in Nottinghamshire. This development, the first phase in the construction of what […]
