Features
Then, now, again
Following on from his collection of images in issue 1676, Ray Ward presents a follow-up series of ‘now and then’ comparisons from around the country Taken in Bristol in August 1978, this shot was captured […]
Features
Grand plans for Aycliffe Bus Museum
Jonathan Welch speaks to Chair of Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Society Alex Willis to hear how the society is growing and expanding, with plans to become a focal point for the community and its […]
Buses
Clear communication and long-term planning needed
Picking up on last week’s news item, we take a more in-depth look at the contents of the National Audit Office’s recent report in bus services in England since 2019 As mentioned in last week’s […]
Features
Suspected fronting leads to loss of licence
A company which was suspected to have been set up as a front for a previously disqualified operator had its licence revoked, after having requested and subsequently declined to attend a public inquiry At a […]
Buses
Optare Solo: the final edition
Jonathan Welch gets behind the wheel of one of the last Solos to roll off the production line at Switch Mobility, and considers the model’s past, present and future It was somewhat of a surprise […]
Bus News
From the turn of the millennium
Maxson Goh reports from London, where Metroline celebrated 25 years under ComfortDelGro with a milestone event at its Cricklewood Garage Metroline marked 25 years of operation under ComfortDelGro with a celebration at Cricklewood Bus Garage […]
CBW News Pick
Transdev launches new Flyer Citaros
The operator has invested in a fleet of new hybrid buses to enhance capacity on its routes between Leeds Bradford Airport and neighbouring towns and cities Yorkshire operator Transdev has rolled out the first of […]
Bus News
ALBUM welcomes Manchester changes to benefit SMEs
The Association of Local Bus Managers (ALBUM) has welcomed a revised procurement process from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) for its franchised bus services, a move which it describes as a step forward for SME […]
Bus News
Cardiff Bus upgrades ETMs with Ticketer
Cardiff bus is continuing its collaboration with provider of real-time information, fleet management and ticketing solutions Ticketer with the successful fleet-wide roll-out of the company’s TK300 electronic ticket machine (ETM). The companies say the renewed […]
Bus News
Richards Bros and Celtic Travel awarded new TrawsCymru contracts
Two local operators will take on and improve TrawsCymru services following the awarding of new operating contracts by Transport for Wales Mid Wales-based operator Celtic Travel of Llanidloes, Powys, has been awarded a contract by […]
