Saturday, March 25, 2023

‘The industry is being squeezed by PSVAR’

First, I will address the investment situation relating to PSVAR. Over the last 10 years, home-to-school providers have been squeezed because of council budgets. There...

PSVAR in coaches: Operators share their thoughts

PSVAR is a hot topic, particularly for coach operators. But for those same businesses it is also highly divisive. Some believe it is overkill...

Operators: Ignore PSVAR legislation at your own peril

In response to the letter from Richard Worth regarding forced PSVAR compliance. I take on board the points made by Richard but unfortunately he fails...

‘Society cannot afford forced PSVAR compliance’

I am at a loss to find any responsible reason behind the PSVAR legislation, which is covered with gold-plated cobwebs. To implement it now...

LDV EV80: Courtside Conversions’ Nottingham Partnership

Courtside Conversions is one of the first converters in the UK to offer a lightweight conversion on the new electric LDV EV80. Five have...

Stagecoach North East works on accesible transport

Stagecoach North East has worked with North East Action on Transport (NEAT) to develop next stop announcement technology for passengers with visual impairments. Both...

Translink takes 30 tri-axle B11R Sunsundegui SC5s

State-owned Northern Ireland operator Translink has added a batch of 30 accessible Sunsundegui SC5-bodied Volvo B11R tri-axle coaches to its Goldline scheduled operation. The 14.3m...

PSVAR: Fare payers removed to bring compliance

Staffordshire County Council (SCC) will no longer permit fare-paying passengers on its contracted school services after the October half term. That will bring them...

Mellor Strata delivered to Essex County Council

Fleet development at Essex County Council (ECC) has seen it add a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with Mellor Strata bodywork. The 22-seater will be used on service...

Deepings Raft Race raises money for minibus

alt="" src="https://www.route-one.net/wp-content/uploads/Deepings.jpg" /> The Deepings Raft Race in Lincolnshire takes place on 5 August. Primary benefactor will be Age Concern in Market Deeping, which...
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Blackpool Transport partners with CitySwift for data efficiency

Blackpool Transport has adopted CitySwift’s data platform to improve its performance analysis and network efficiency. CitySwift claims to have built the world's first the world's...