Metroline to add 28 Volvo BZL electric single-deckers
Metroline has ordered a further 28 Volvo BZL Electric singe-deck buses, with the vehicles expected to enter service on two…
First Bus reveals 15% fare revenue rise in yearly accounts
A 15% rise in First Bus passenger revenue despite a cut in service miles contributed to a "strong" financial performance…
KM Travel takes third VDL Futura FHD2
KM Travel of Chesterfield has taken delivery of a new VDL Futura FHD2, bringing the number of vehicles in use…
Arriva London drivers to strike over pay
Around 1700 London bus drivers are set to strike for four days this month after the union Unite announced industrial…
Diamond Bus North West gains employer accolade
Diamond Bus North West (DBNW) has been appointed a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, joining 90 other…
Average bulk diesel price drops to 20-month low in May
The average price for delivered bulk diesel continued to fall in May and is now almost 50ppl below the fuel…
BSIP funding ‘can be used to support existing services’
Revenue funding allocated to local transport authorities (LTAs) in England via the original Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) mechanism may…
Coach Options takes delivery of a Yutong GT12
Coach Options of Middleton has welcomed a Yutong GT12 to its fleet, supplied by Pelican Bus and Coach. It is…
Operators ‘failing’ on driver disability training
Bus Users UK has published results of its Accessibility Audit, saying operators have made improvements in some respects but adding…
EC publishes coach tourism drivers’ hours proposals
The European Commission (EC) has published long-awaited proposed changes to EU hours rules for coach drivers that are engaged in…