Coach driver shortage as high as 26%, CPT survey finds
There is an overarching 26% vacancy rate for coach driver roles and 13% for bus drivers when operators’ prior actions…
Earned Recognition introduces Guild-specific module
A module specific to the Guild of British Coach Operators has been added to the DVSA Earned Recognition scheme. It…
First Glasgow in deal for DPD to use Caledonia chargers
First Glasgow has reached agreement with DPD for the delivery company to charge its battery-electric vans at the bus operator’s…
Leicester multi-operator capping saves users £53,000
Multi-operator tap on, tap off contactless ticketing with fare capping in Leicester has saved bus users in the city £53,000…
First step of Translink account-based ticketing rolled out
Work on the delivery of multimodal account-based ticketing across all Translink services in Northern Ireland has commenced with the rollout…
Transport insight firm Snapper Services plots UK growth
Public transport technology company Snapper Services has signalled an intent to expand its existing presence in the UK. It says…
‘In house’ Enviro100EV and Enviro400EV details shared
Alexander Dennis has revealed details of its in-house battery-electric bus range that in the UK will open with the Enviro400EV…
Latest Irizar integral coach developments showcased
Technology in design and application was key for Irizar UK as it showed developments of its i4, i6S and i8…
Jens Heinemann becomes EvoBus (UK) CEO
EvoBus (UK) has confirmed that Dr Jens Heinemann (pictured) took up the post of CEO from previous head Michael Thielmann…
Richard Holden takes up coach and bus minister role
In an unexpected move, Richard Holden MP (pictured) has taken up responsibility as minister for coach and bus in England…