Showbus rally to make surprise comeback in September 2024
In an unexpected turn, the Showbus event is to make a surprise comeback in 2024. It will be held on…
Volvo and Sunsundegui formalise agreement for 9700 and 9900
Volvo Bus and Sunsundegui have formalised an arrangement for the Spanish company to build bodies for the 9700 single-deck and…
First Solent begins electric bus preparation at Hoeford depot
Battery-electric bus operation from the First Solent depot at Hoeford will start during March 2024, the operator has said. It…
First Bus promotes Paul Townley to Rochdale GM role
First Bus is continuing its preparations to take on franchised services in Manchester next year by appointing Paul Townley to…
Glasgow bus franchising advocacy draws furious McGill’s response
Franchising of bus services in the Glasgow city region is the “most effective way” to improve them, a report from…
Daimler Buses UK invests to support electromobility journey
Daimler Buses UK has underlined its commitment to electromobility with investment in staff and support functions at its Coventry base.…
Further Mercedes-Benz Tourismo joins Pulham’s Coaches fleet
Pulham’s Coaches of Bourton-on-the-Water has added further to its Mercedes-Benz Tourismo fleet with the delivery of a 14m, tri-axle Tourismo…
CCN survey: 95% of councils run DRT at a loss
Analysis by the County Councils Network (CCN) reveals that three in four councils in England run demand-responsive transport (DRT) but…
Aberdeen bus priority scheme hailed a success
First Bus and Stagecoach have claimed improvements to bus punctuality two months after the introduction of bus priority routes in…
Transdev partners with Total People to address engineer shortage
North of England bus operator Transdev has collaborated with apprenticeships provider Total People to launch ‘SkillUp’, a programme targeting the…
