Road transport ‘has politicians’ full support’, minister tells gathering
Road transport has “the full support of politicians,” and the government wants an improved relationship with it, Under-Secretary of State…
First extends electric bus rollout plans via green finance agreement
FirstGroup has continued planning for future large-scale deployment of battery-electric bus fleets by First Bus operating companies with the agreement…
Van Hool names Marc Zwaaneveld as Co-CEO to drive recovery
Van Hool has appointed Marc Zwaaneveld (pictured, left) as Co-Chief Executive Officer. He will work alongside existing CEO Filip Van…
Newbury & District take four ADL Plaxtons for Heathrow service
Newbury & District has taken delivery of four Volvo B8Rs with Plaxton Panther bodywork from Alexander Dennis (ADL) for its…
Government criticised over Section 19 school minibuses inaction
Campaigners have reacted angrily to an admission from Under-Secretary of State for Transport Guy Opperman that the government is not…
Bus funding in England: Central and local government conflict clear
Ringfenced funding given to local authorities in England for buses and bus services is welcome, despite its largely short-term nature.…
First completes university routes electrification in York
First Bus has introduced the 10th and final battery-electric bus to routes connecting the University of York, the centre of…
Invite goes out for Euro Bus Expo speakers
Industry experts are being invited to submit proposals to speak at this year’s Masterclass Theatre seminar programme, held within Euro…
Hampshire is next to plot bus support cuts because of budget woes
Hampshire County Council (HCC) is a further local authority in England to plan swingeing cuts to its support of bus…
Oxford officially launches £82.5m electric bus project
Oxford has officially launched one of the UK's biggest all-electric bus fleets. Oxfordshire County Council, Go-Ahead subsidiary Oxford Bus Company…
