Wrightbus and Hygen Energy plan new hydrogen facility
Wrightbus has unveiled plans for a multi-million pound green hydrogen production facility in Ballymena that could produce enough clean energy…
Easier timetabling for Hull with upgraded OmniSTOPdesign software
Hull City Council has upgraded its Omnibus publishing software, which will help it reduce the time and cost of creating…
Ampcontrol supports First Bus electrification ambitions
First Bus has selected electrical engineering specialist Ampcontrol to support the electrification of its bus fleets. The two companies launched…
Further three months for Wales Bus Emergency Scheme
The Bus Emergency Scheme (BES) revenue support mechanism in Wales has been granted an “initial extension” of three months beyond…
Keeping a close eye on the opinion polls: CPT
The prospects of a change in government are stronger than they looked a year ago. Whoever is in charge, CPT…
NXWM 300 electric bus order: A landmark moment?
The recent news that National Express West Midlands (NXWM) will order 300 battery-electric buses worth a staggering £150 million is…
Direct carrier billing: An inclusive ticketing solution?
Direct carrier billing presents a new ticket payment method for bus users. Supplier, Debit My Mobile, explains some of the…
CPT President: As ever, a mixed bag lays before us
February is here already and much uncertainty remains over funding, air quality measures and priority. But there is cause for…
Is there still space for innovation in the bus industry?
Martin Griffiths’ departure from Stagecoach following the company’s acquisition by German asset management company DWS Infrastructure in 2022 makes me…
Providing coach and bus finance solutions
New purchases in coach and bus businesses often require funding. Our specialist providers are here to understand and meet operators’…
