IRTE Skills Challenge: A safe return in 2021
The IRTE Skills Challenge returns for its 10th anniversary in 2021 to raise the profile of coach and bus engineers…
Technical insight: The importance of prop shafts
Imperial Engineering shares a list of routine prop shaft checks to help you keep this vital component of the drivetrain…
VAB Berlin system aims to revolutionise bus depot management
With electrification, vehicle connectivity and an increasing reliance on cloud-based platforms for staff scheduling, engineering management and KPI delivery, data…
First Bus engineering transformation focuses on utilisation
Slowly but increasingly surely, major change continues to come to First Bus operations as it pushes on with its transformation…
Alliance Transport Technologies launches new website
Aftersales specialist Alliance Transport Technologies has launched a new website after what it says has been “months of planning.” The…
Prohibition clearance procedure changes announced by DVSA
Changes will be made to the clearance method for some vehicle roadworthiness prohibition notices from 28 September, DVSA has announced.…
Heavy vehicle testing review by DfT and DVSA gets underway
A review of heavy vehicle testing has commenced, with Department for Transport (DfT) and DVSA officials having already met with…
Get the most out of your Gardner Denver Hydrovane compressor
PSV parts distributor, Imperial Engineering, gives advice on how to increase service life and reduce operating costs of Hydrovane compressors…
IMI to undertake review of coach and bus National Occupational Standards
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling on coach and bus employers, training providers, trade/professional associations and relevant…
UK bus fleets switch to Allison xFE transmissions, mid-lifecycle
Several UK bus fleets have placed Allison Transmission xFE upgrade orders this year. They include Go Ahead London, Metroline, Tower…
