Transdev Witchway E400 fleet upgrade draws politicians’ praise
Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham (pictured) is one of two politicians that have commended Transdev Blazefield’s decision to press ahead with…
NXWM to launch Sprint BRT with zero-emission double-deckers
National Express West Midlands (NXWM) is to operate the Sprint bus rapid transit (BRT) service between Walsall and Solihull via…
‘Bus Taskforce for Scotland’ call from SPT to aid recovery
A Bus Taskforce for Scotland should be established to allow collaborative working towards the industry’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.…
DfT: ‘England bus service level average of 80% during lockdown’
The Department for Transport (DfT) has told bus operators in England that it expects an average of 80% of the…
Sargeants Brothers improvements continue with contactless
Sargeants Brothers, of Kington, Herefordshire, has continued an ongoing regime of improvement with the introduction of contactless payment technology across…
Manchester bus franchising plans come under renewed attack
Bus franchising proposals in Greater Manchester have come under renewed attack from a group of operators in the region. Led…
Transdev Witchway route gets ‘Sky Class’ Enviro400 fleet
Transdev will launch 14 high-specification ‘Sky Class’ Alexander Dennis (ADL) Enviro400s onto its Witchway service between Burnley and Manchester on…
ArrivaClick DRT coming to Ebbsfleet on 30 November
Arriva will launch its ArrivaClick demand-responsive minibus service in Ebbsfleet on Monday 30 November. It will take to four the…
Manchester bus franchising set for another consultation
A further consultation on regional bus franchising plans will be laid before the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) for approval…
Transdev takes over 784 service as First leaves Skipton
Transdev took over former First West Yorkshire service 784 between Skipton, Ilkley and Otley from Monday 5 October. It is…
