Coach and bus policy: Some progress in 2023, but more to do
The start of 2023 brought much anticipation about key moves from government around zero-emission coach and bus policy. While progress…
VEV: Turnkey approach is best for battery-electric fleet rollout
Turnkey rollout of battery-electric fleets is a part of the industry that electrification business VEV expects to accelerate rapidly. It…
The challenge of making bus services available to all
Disability access is a well-known issue for operators, but we also touch on two lesser-considered types of bus users —…
Free Aberdeen weekend bus travel funded by bus gate savings
Operational savings generated by the introduction of bus gate priority measures in Aberdeen will allow First Aberdeen and Stagecoach North…
Free buses for under-22s causing antisocial conduct, Parliament hears
Scotland's Minister for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, has addressed suggestions made in the Scottish Parliament that the Young Persons’ Free Bus…
Houston’s Coaches takes four Volvo MCV Evora additions
Houston’s Coaches of Lockerbie has taken delivery of the first of four new B8RLEs with MCV Evora bodywork, supplied by…
Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan moves to drop CAZ charging
No vehicle that is non-compliant would have to pay to drive into Greater Manchester under an updated, investment-led Clean Air…
Diesel and HVO prices fall in November, but differential widens
Throughout November, the oil market was impacted by a mixed supply outlook and a worsening demand sentiment, causing Brent crude…
Smart Dash among Scania legislation-driven vehicle developments
Scania has announced a range of upgrades to electrical architecture in its vehicles to ensure compliance with the EU General…
Claire Haigh named incoming head of Zemo Partnership
Claire Haigh has been appointed head of Zemo Partnership. She will take up the post in January 2024 and succeed…
