Metroline dominates Greater Manchester franchising third tranche
Metroline will operate four of the five large local service contracts awarded under the third and final tranche of bus…
Van Hool seeking alternatives as recovery plan falters
Van Hool is pivoting from a recovery strategy announced earlier this month, following unforeseen internal disputes. The recovery plan, initially…
Ember plans UK-wide expansion following £11 million funding round
Scottish electric coach operator Ember has announced plans for a UK-wide expansion following a successful Series A funding round of…
ADL’s Enviro400EV and Enviro100EV driven with new efficiency figures
Alexander Dennis’ (ADL’s) in-house battery-electric bus range went on test for the first time with operators last week during a…
Operators and authorities detail ZEBRA 2 plans
Operators and local authorities have detailed how they will use the £143 million in Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas scheme…
Transport Secretary will launch RHA National Coach week
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has been confirmed to attend the launch event at Grindles Coaches for RHA's National Coach Week…
Government announces £143m ZEBRA 2 funding allocations
The government has revealed the list of successful bidders for the £143 million in funding made via the second round…
Volvo BZR Electric coach and low-entry bus platform debuts
Volvo has launched the BZR Electric platform to fulfil battery-electric requirements for high-floor coach and low-entry interurban bus deployment. Described…
Concern for small bus operators after West Yorkshire franchise move
Smaller operators in West Yorkshire have expressed concern after confirmation that franchising of bus services will go ahead in the…
Safeguard Coaches sees over 3,000 visitors to centenary event
Safeguard Coaches welcomed over 3,000 visitors to its centenary celebrations in Guildford on Saturday 16 March, with £5,239 raised for…