Features
Pay your way
Like all operators, Ensignbus sees its fair share of people trying to avoid paying their fare, and has a pro-active approach to dealing with persistent problems, as evidenced by some of the posts on its […]
Features
Back on route: Tyne Idols victory
A £70 fixed fine penalty levied on a now legendary Newcastle upon Tyne Leyland Atlantean tour bus has been waived by the city council. New to West Yorkshire PTE Roe-bodied bus PUA 300W is used […]
Features
Museum’s modern bus policy
Museums don’t just have to be about half-cabs and obsolete marques, reports Nick Larkin A major transport museum says its policy of embracing more modern buses as well as traditional classics has delivered major benefits. […]
Bus News
More bus powers for Scottish local authorities
The Scottish Government has laid regulations that enable local transport authorities to explore the bus franchising and partnership powers in the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019, giving them more options to improve bus services in their […]
Bus News
Arriva launches ‘Stop & Stay’ safety campaign
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 […]
CBW News Pick
Lothian sets out road to net zero
The Edinburgh operator has laid out its plans to move to a zero-emission fleet across its city and regional operations In what the operator describes as ‘an exciting next chapter’ in its journey to reduce […]
Bus News
Metrolink penalty fares extended to Bee Network buses
The penalty fare for travelling without a valid ticket or pass on Manchester’s Metrolink will be increasing to £120 from the 24 September as part of ongoing efforts to tackle fare evasion on public transport, […]
Bus News
Go-Ahead prepares for Bee Network launch
The Go-Ahead Group is making its final preparations to run Manchester’s first Bee Network buses over the weekend of Sunday 24 September, with services due to begin on 50 routes in Bolton and Wigan. More […]
Bus News
Transdev offers job hope to Wilko workers
North of England operator Transdev has guaranteed job interviews for Wilko store chain staff facing redundancy following its recent collapse. The operator has issued an open invitation to a guaranteed job interview to anyone with […]
Coach News
JG Travel launches new Deluxe Explorer coaches
Five new vehicles will enter service in May next year designed for even greater comfort on the operator’s tour programme The JG Travel Group is to introduce new deluxe ‘JG Explorer’ coaches for the 2024 […]
