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Bus patronage grows in September 2021

RNIB pleas for more accessible public transport in new report

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has called for improved accessibility on public transport for those with sight loss. In introducing the report,...

PLS: The right answers to the wrong mindset?

In response to the ongoing government review of PSVAR, PLS MD Adam Beck reminds operators that a joined-up approach is needed By the time Matthew Campbell-Hill...
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Fresh talent means fresh perspectives at AFJ Travel

AFJ Travel’s Aneeka Jalil recently completed her Transport Manager CPC qualification, and calls for more young people to pursue their passions Fresh talent and diverse...
PSVAR review call for evidence expected in May

PSVAR review call for evidence expected ‘soon’

The call for evidence on how PSVAR might evolve will be published “soon” by the Department for Transport (DfT) as part of a review...
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DfT addresses government call for evidence in PSVAR review

The UK government's call for evidence on the review of the Public Service Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (PSVAR) was addressed by Yann Holzapfel and Jack...

New DPTAC Chair: ‘PSVAR not to be seen in isolation’

Matthew Campbell-Hill highlights role of roadside infrastructure amid call for compliance Newly appointed Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) Chair, Matthew Campbell-Hill, has highlighted the...
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Bus Users UK survey on accessibility launched

Coach and bus operators across the country are being invited to complete this year's Bus Users UK survey on accessibility. The charity says its annual...
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Matthew Campbell-Hill appointed new DPTAC Chair

Former Team GB wheelchair fencer Matthew Campbell-Hill (pictured) has been appointed as the new Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) by...
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Leeds City Council takes delivery of 10 Mellor Orions

Leeds City Council has taken delivery of 10 accessible Class B Orions from Mellor. The vehicles are 16-seater Orion minibuses and will be deployed across...
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Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre takes EVM Avantgarde

The Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) Benevolent Fund has taken delivery of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with accessible Avantgarde minicoach bodywork, converted and supplied by...
Andy Burnham with Bee Network electric bus

Bee Network receives first BYD ADL Enviro400EV buses

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has taken delivery of the first five of its 100 electric double-decker buses ordered from Alexander Dennis (ADL) for...