Bus News
Funding allocated to reduce bottlenecks
Councils are invited to apply for a share of the £170m Local Pinch Point Fund to remove bottlenecks on the highway network.
International
TKL takes two Solaris hybrids
FINLAND Two Urbino 12.9m Hybrids are the first Solaris buses to be delivered to a Finnish customer – Tampereen Kaupunkiliikenne (TKL) of Tampere. Solaris says fuel consumption is reduced by up to 30% compared to […]
Coach News
Barfoot and Sons fleet fire
Southampton-based Barfoot and Sons was left devastated by a blaze which claimed three coaches and three minibuses – more than half its fleet.
Coach News
Translink Ulsterbus Tours teams up with Ulster Rugby
I.R.F.U Ulster Branch has appointed Translink Ulsterbus Tours as its Official Coach Travel Partner, providing coach services for the Ulster Rugby squad.
Coach News
Menyn’s Private Hire IIP renewed
North Wales coach and taxi operator Menyn’s Private Hire has obtained the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) for a second time.
News
SAE determines hybrid safety recommended practices
SAE International’s Hybrid Technical Committee has completed the technical standard “J2990-Hybrid and EV First and Second Responder Recommended Practice,” which recommends practices for emergency personnel responding to incidents involving hybrid or electric vehicles.
Drivers
Shell campaign to help fleet drivers save fuel & cut costs
New research by Shell suggests 76% of drivers are not selecting an economic fuel and are missing out on a range of other techniques for reducing fuel consumption.
Uncategorized
Stagecoach drivers work their magic
Six Stagecoach Manchester drivers, based at the Ashton depot swapped the steering wheel for magic wands recently to raise over £500 for St Ann’s Hospice by dressing up as wizards on popular routes.
Drivers
Bus driver hailed as a hero after ‘gun’ ordeal
The trent barton driver put his life ahead of his passengers by ordering them to safety A trent barton driver has been praised for his actions after a man was spotted holding a gun in […]
Coach News
Woods wins local award
Woods Travel of Bognor Regis scooped top prizes in the Arun Business Partnership Awards held recently on the south coast. The Elsmere family who own and run Woods, picked up three key awards; Customer Care, […]
