Bus News
Equipmake completes testing of first Buenos Aires electric bus
Following final testing in Norfolk, the new bus for Buenos Aires, which shares the same driveline as the forthcoming Beulas-bodied Jewel E for London, will begin […]
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Arriva honours Sir David Amess in Southend
Following the announcement in March that Southend has been designated a city, Arriva decided to mark the occasion using a double-deck bus. The team at Arriva South transformed the bus into a moving celebration of […]
Bus News
Contactless now available on bus and tram in Nottingham
An initiative to further enhance passenger mobility around Nottingham and improve cost efficiencies for Keolis, the operator of the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram network, has been successfully rolled out with the support of smart […]
Bus News
New TravelEssex identity aims to rebuild confidence
A bus identity for bus services in the county, TravelEssex, has been launched to help the transport network build back from Covid-19 and encourage people to swap from car to bus. TravelEssex has been introduced […]
Coach News
Irish Citylink acquires GoBus for €12m
ComfortDelGro subsidiary buys GoBus to become the third largest coach operator in Ireland Irish Citylink has completed the purchase of Irish operator GoBus for a reported €12m, allowing it to extend its network throughout Ireland. […]
Legal
TM disqualified for significant failings
Former Warrington’s Own Buses Transport Manager Steven Stringer has been disqualified, and the operator’s licence curtailed, as a result of a significant failure in its maintenance […]
Bus News
FirstGroup receives London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark
FirstGroup has qualified for the London Stock Exchange’s Green Economy Mark in recognition of its contribution to the global green economy. Launched in 2019, the classification was created to highlight companies and investment funds listed […]
News
Stagecoach announces latest financial results
Following the recent delisting of its shares from the London Stock Exchange, Stagecoach has posted its financial results for the year to 30 April, which show positive profit growth compared to 2021, reflecting what the […]
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New Volvo coach platform promises up to 9% fuel saving
Volvo’s premium touring coach, the 9900, is to be refreshed with the manufacturer’s new coach platform and an updated 13-litre engine Volvo Buses is launching a […]
Bus News
More on-demand buses for Leicestershire
A Leicestershire demand-responsive transport scheme is to be expanded, reports the Leicester Mercury, along with a new direct shuttle service to the city centre. The on-demand service was launched in 2019 as Arriva Click to […]
