Bus News
Tyre age limits in force
The ban on using tyres aged 10 years and older on the front axles of lorries, buses and coaches in the UK, as well as all single wheels on minibuses, came into force on 1 […]
Bus News
Leicester City Council and partners to launch Greenlines Electric Network
Leicester’s first zero-emission electric buses are on the way to the UK to help improve air quality in and around the city Leicester City Council’s order for 15 Yutong E12 electric buses is currently being […]
Bus News
More dedicated bus services as vaccinations ramp up
Across the country, more operators are working closely to provide improved access to vaccination centres. Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach have amended services to provide crucial daily links to the new mass Covid-19 vaccination centre […]
Bus News
National Apprenticeship Week: helping our young people and building the country’s skills base
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from 8-14 February, Stagecoach UK Managing Director Carla Stockton-Jones shares her thoughts on the importance of apprenticeships “Amongst the terrible human cost of the Covid-19 crisis, the […]
News
Transdev offers apprentices a ticket to success
‘Join us on the road to success’ says Transdev as the UK celebrates National Apprenticeship Week. The firm is creating three new engineering apprenticeships, offering successful candidates a launch pad to build a successful career […]
Bus News
ADL and Kiwi Bus Builders welcome New Zealand funding for electric buses
Alexander Dennis (ADL) has welcomed the announcement by the New Zealand Government of NZ$50 million funding to help councils fully decarbonise their public transport bus fleet by 2035. ADL is to supply zero-emission buses to […]
Bus News
Arriva places first hydrogen bus order in the Netherlands
Following the signing of its first hydrogen bus agreement, Arriva is expecting delivery of 10 buses for its operations in the Netherlands this December, with operations due to start in early 2022. The operator says […]
Coach News
£10m boost for Scottish coach operators
A £10 million fund has been made available to help businesses prepare for 2021 season. Coach operators can apply for a share of the money to help support their businesses through the Covid-19 crisis, as […]
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Andy Warrender is new face at the wheel of RHA Coaches
Following the initial launch of RHA Coaches, the organisation has been putting together a team ready for when membership opens in April, and as part of its recruitment drive has brought on board Andy Warrender. […]
Coaches
Safety through technology
Award-winning tech-driven coach transport firm Kura has a fresh approach to school transport and corporate contracts, putting passenger safety at the heart of its offering. Peter Jackson learns more from its CEO, Godfrey Ryan Independent […]
