Features
Second wind
Baumot can significantly extend the life of Euro V vehicles with its range of exhaust retrofit systems. Peter Jackson spoke to one of the firm’s directors to learn more about its history, current offering and […]
Buses
London Country tributes
Two different companies have painted buses into retro-inspired LCBS liveries for what would have been the operator’s 50th year, reports Nick Larkin Both a major bus group and a Kent independent have outshopped buses in […]
Buses
Restorer goes public
Covid 19 has meant a restoration team which has restored dozens of buses and coaches is now making its services available to the public. Quantock Heritage Bus and Coach Restorations has been set up to […]
Buses
Buses and coaches brave autumn gloom
Despite what could be called ‘truly autumnal weather,’ Transport Museum Wythall’s Autumn Running Day still attracted 260 visitors, all determined to enjoy the event, say the organisers. Visiting vehicles included two fine members of the […]
CBW News Pick
Stagecoach marks 40th anniversary
Stagecoach has marked four decades of connecting communities with its bus, coach and tram services and launched a search for unsung community heroes to help mark its 40th anniversary. Stagecoach officially marked its 40th anniversary […]
Bus News
World’s first hydrogen-powered double-decker arrives in Aberdeen
The world’s first hydrogen-powered double-decker set to enter service has been revealed in Aberdeen, where it will undergo a period of final testing and driver training, with the buses expected to be in service next […]
News
CPT supports Clean Air Day message
As can be seen from stories elsewhere in this issue’s news pages, on Thursday 8 October numerous operators across the country got behind the Clean Air Day UK celebrations. The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) […]
Coach News
IOW Tours ceases trading
IOW Tours ceased trading on Wednesday 7 October, citing the Covid-19 pandemic as a cause. “We have tried so hard for you, our more than loyal customers, to keep our heads above water,” the company […]
Bus News
First Glasgow celebrates Clean Air Day with announcement of 22 new electric vehicles
First Bus has been awarded over £4m as part of Transport Scotland’s new funding programme, the Scottish Ultra Low Emission Bus scheme (SULEB), which will help pay some of the costs of purchasing 22 new […]
Bus News
Optare vows to maintain production despite industrial action
Optare has announced it has put in place contingency plans to maintain production and to deliver orders despite the decision of the Unite union to take industrial action. The company says it intends to fulfill […]
