UK’s first electric autonomous bus hits the roads in Oxfordshire
The UK's first electric, autonomous bus service yesterday took to public roads for the first time as First Bus launched…
PSVAR review call for evidence is published by DfT
The Department for Transport (DfT) published its keenly-anticipated call for evidence on the review of PSVAR on 12 June. It…
Yutong GTe14 electric tri-axle coach for UK in Q1 2024
The first new tri-axle battery-electric coaches for the UK are expected to arrive here in Q1 2024 after Pelican Bus…
Stagecoach South East to close Folkestone depot
Stagecoach South East is set to close its Folkestone depot in September. The operator says that viability of the base…
Wrightbus set to grow thanks to £50m financing
Bus manufacturer Wrightbus has been awarded £50 million in UK Export Finance (UKEF) in a move that is set to…
Changes proposed to sporting event transport guidelines
Senior Traffic Commissioner (STC) Richard Turfitt has proposed a number of changes to the voluntary guidelines for the transport of…
Pulhams Coaches purchased by the Go-Ahead Group
The Go-Ahead Group has bought family-run business Pulhams Coaches to expand its Oxfordshire bus operation and continue its move into…
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…
Government paper focuses on increasing bus patronage
Improving bus reliability and convenience are the top ways to influence people to use the bus more, according to an…
