Is hybrid power the missing ingredient for coach decarbonisation?
Diesel-electric hybrid power in buses was long seen as a bridge to zero-emission. Scania believes that the same propulsion can…
WiBC Mentee Director: handing on the baton to the next to benefit
I’ve spoken at length about my transformative year as a Mentee Director at Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC). It’s…
Coach and bus ideas: considering the good, the bad, and the ugly
Just like plenty of other sectors, there are many people in public transport who want to secure their place in…
Don’t leave SMEs at the kerbside in bus franchising projects
Help should be in place for smaller bus operators to bid for franchising contracts Leave nobody behind is an important…
Cashless approach to bus revenue was always bound to happen
Three relatively low-profile Stagecoach Midlands bus routes in Daventry will transfer to an entirely cashless revenue model at the end…
Coach and bus fire incidents continue to challenge the industry
Scarcely a week passes without a report of a coach or bus on fire. Some of those incidents are minor…
Coach-specific ZE infrastructure required, says Daimler Buses chief
Coach-specific needs for charging and hydrogen fuelling infrastructure must be part of future plans to support zero-emission vehicles across Europe,…
Zero-emission coaches are coming on – but what of infrastructure?
Zero-emission coaches will be prominent at Busworld over the coming week, with those models from at least four manufacturers expected…
Coach and bus trends mean buy-and-sell season is far from over
Horse-trading in the coach and bus industry is no new thing. The past 40 years are filled with business sales…
BRT: brave politicians and open-minded operators required
In preparation for a feature on bus rapid transit (BRT) in the latest issue of routeone, I took a ride…
