Franchising, funding and fares key to bus in Lib Dem manifesto
A Liberal Democrat government would increase bus franchising powers for local authorities (LAs) in England and proceed with “simplifying funding”…
Independent Council for Net Zero Transport members named
Zemo Partnership has named members of the newly formed Independent Council for Net Zero Transport. The Council will support the…
24 Enviro400EV ‘deckers among large Reading Buses ADL order
Reading Buses will receive 24 latest-generation Enviro400EV battery-electric double-deckers as part of a 53-vehicle order placed with Alexander Dennis. The…
Oxford Bus Company shows Pride livery on StreetDeck Electroliner
Oxford Bus Company has debuted what is thought to be the first provincial zero-emission bus to carry a Pride livery…
RHA calls for full removal of young PCV drivers 50km restriction
Government plans to partially relax the 50km, regular service restriction placed on the youngest PCV drivers should go further and…
Stagecoach order for Volvo 9700 DD to complete in coming months
Delivery of an order by Stagecoach for 43 Volvo 9700 DD double-deck coaches will be completed over the next few…
Motor-based KERS product for bus claims up to 28% fuel use drop
Advanced Electric Machines has announced its intention to supply an electric motor-based kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) for retrofit into…
Stagecoach passes six million zero-emission rides in Aberdeen
Stagecoach Bluebird has now carried over six million passengers on its 35-strong fleet of battery-electric buses in Aberdeen. Those BYD…
Heathside Travel adds a further Irizar integral with another on order
Heathside Travel of Ferndown in Dorset has grown its fleet of Irizar integral coaches with the arrival of an i6S…
Euro Bus Expo registration opens as sold space passes 80% mark
Visitor registration for Euro Bus Expo has opened, with event organiser Diversified Communications noting that over 80% of exhibition space…
