Coaches
Plaxton coaching contrasts
Nick Larkin reports on a trio of preserved Plaxton coaches, one of which is believed to be a unique survivor A believed to be unique, new to London Country Leyland Tiger has been restored to […]
Buses
Blue Triangle tribute
The 35th anniversary of London area former independent Blue Triangle is being celebrated with the restoration of several vehicles formerly with the operator. Survivors include AEC Routemaster RMA32, NMY 632E, the first vehicle acquired when […]
Buses
Ensign restorations
Although the Ensign heritage fleet has been largely idle during lockdown, there’s a flurry of activity taking place with the restoration underway of a rare wartime bus and new additions to the collection.
Features
Infectious enthusiasm
Cast your mind back a few weeks to CBW1460, and you may remember a Last Stop article showcasing two readers at rather opposite ends of the age spectrum – including two-year-old Bernard. Well last week, […]
Bus News
Next-gen ADL hydrogen bus to deliver up to 300-mile range
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) has announced that its next-generation double-decker hydrogen bus will deliver a zero-emission range of up to 300 miles. It will be powered by a Ballard fuel cell power module through Voith’s […]
Bus News
Stagecoach in Oxfordshire to merge with Stagecoach West
Staff at Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Stagecoach West were informed on 23 February that both operating companies (OpCos) are to merge to form a single OpCo. Rupert Cox, Interim Regional Director for Stagecoach in the […]
Bus News
McGill’s announces £17.5m deal for all-electric buses
A new vehicle order will take total investment by the Easdale family company to £50m since 2014 A £17.5million investment in all-electric buses has been announced by McGill’s, the UK’s largest independent bus operator. A […]
News
EPM Bus Solutions completes Omnibus acquisition
EPM Bus Solutions has, with the support of Literacy Capital, completed the acquisition of one of the UK’s largest passenger transport software businesses, Omnibus. The strategic acquisition sees EPM further strengthen its capability in providing […]
News
UTAC CERAM completes acquisition of Millbrook
French group UTAC CERAM has announced the completion of its acquisition of the British group Millbrook. Both are key partners to automotive customers in Europe and around the world. The two companies will merge, creating […]
News
Woodall Nicholson adds fourth group division to ramp-up technical capability
A UK vehicle design & manufacturing group has created a new Technology Division with a focus on enhanced technology and eMobility solutions for specialist vehicle markets Woodall Nicholson, the specialist vehicle design & manufacturing group […]
