TfL to spend £86.1m to bring 5,000 buses up to Euro 6 by 2020
A retrofit programme covering 5,000 buses in the 9,200-strong Transport for London (TfL) fleet has been approved. The £86.1m cost…
New group-friendly cafe at Framlingham
English Heritage has invested £1.2m in a new 40-seat café and retail space at Framlingham Castle in Suffolk, where Mary…
Jesse Norman confirmed as Buses Minister
After a lengthy delay, Jesse Norman MP has been confirmed as the new Buses Minister (routeONE, News, 28 June). His…
Pedestrian recognition for first active emergency braking assistant for coaches
Mercedes-Benz new Active Brake Assist 4 (ABA 4) with pedestrian recognition will be the world’s first emergency braking assistance system in a…
Northern Ireland moves to clarify minibus driving rules
The Northern Ireland (NI) government’s Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has published new guidance to clarify the role of ‘not for…
Hundreds gather as Arriva Yorks launches 37 buses
Arriva Yorkshire has launched 37 new buses, at a family fun day in Castleford. L-R: Jon Croxford; Councillor Eric Firth…
The direction of travel
A range of delegates came to Manchester University to discuss the continent’s bus industry. We cover the main points Air…
New generation Route One
Top-spec buses for Arriva Buses Wales flagship route receive top-level endorsement from Welsh transport minister Praise indeed: Ken Skates impressed…
GNE launches contactless during Catch the Bus Week
Go North East has unveiled contactless ticketing across its network today (Wednesday), as part of Catch the Bus Week. The…
New Buses Minister launches Catch the Bus Week
New Buses Minister Jesse Norman MP has launched the fifth Catch the Bus Week today (Monday). Jesse Norman launches the…
