News
Industry bodies issue joint statement as Spring Statement is announced
The coach and bus industry finally got the answer it was waiting for in regards to lower fuel costs in the Spring Statement […]
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Bus News
Yutong electrics ‘best in class’
Pelican Bus & Coach says that after re-testing its zero-emission single-deck buses, they are ‘officially best in class.’ Ian Downie, Head of Yutong Bus UK, explained: “Our latest vehicles are now fitted with 422kWh water […]
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UK automotive industry invests £10.8 billion in first ‘electric decade’
The automotive industry has called for all stakeholders to match its commitment to deliver zero-emission mobility, as new analysis by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals some £10.8 billion has been dedicated […]
Events
New date for BDoY 2020
The organisers of the Bus Driver of the Year competition have announced a change of date for this year. Planned to resume on 18/19 September, the event will now take place on the weekend of […]
Bus News
Zenobē and Hitachi help Arriva electrify in London
Arriva London recently replaced half of the 44 double-decker buses at its Brixton Tramshed depot in south London with new electric vehicles. The original Tramshed at Brixton dates back to 1892, has limited space and […]
Bus News
Latest Translink Metro zero-emission vehicles enter service
The first of a 100-strong fleet of new zero-emission buses entered service in Belfast on Monday 28 March Northern Irish Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has welcomed the first batch of zero-emission electrically-driven double decker buses […]
International
Letenda unveils its Electrip
CANADA Founded in 2016, Canadian manufacturer Letenda has unveiled its Electrip, which it describes as the first of ‘a new generation of zero-emission city buses designed entirely in Quebec.’ The low floor bus has been […]
News
Seven Sisters Bus & Coach arranges fundraising running day
Seven Sisters Bus & Coach owner David Mulpeter has arranged a vintage bus running day on 3 April to raise money for the Ukrainian War Appeal fund. The original idea was put out on social […]
News
Ensignbus’ Ross and Steve deliver humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Ensignbus, well known for its emergency rail replacement work, has undertaken a rather longer emergency job, setting off to Ukraine with specifically requested medical aid. The idea came about when the Latvian group Legenda, which […]
News
DfT launches country-wide free journey scheme for Ukranian refugees
Bus and scheduled coach operators across England have agreed a country-wide scheme with the Department for Transport to offer each Ukrainian arrival a free journey to their sponsor’s home. The offer was made available as […]
