Irizar i6 and i6S factory PSVAR retrofit work gathers pace
The first Irizar i6 and i6S coaches have returned to the UK after retrofit to PSVAR specification at the manufacturer’s…
Coach clarity call amid cautious England roadmap welcome
The coach industry has cautiously welcomed the government’s roadmap towards the removal of restrictions in England, but one trade body…
First Bus to trial Arrival battery-electric model in autumn
First Bus is to become the first operator to trial the Arrival battery-electric bus. The process will begin in the…
UK third largest Western European electric bus market in 2020
The UK battery-electric bus market was the third largest in Western Europe in 2020, according to research carried out by…
Bristol Clean Air Zone set for October introduction
A small Class D Clean Air Zone (CAZ) is set to be introduced in Bristol city centre by the end…
McGill’s extends electric buses order to 35; hydrogen to follow
McGill’s Group has announced a second order for battery-electric buses in another step on its move away from diesel. It…
LowCVP renames to Zemo Partnership; net zero is new target
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has announced today that it is to change its name to the Zemo Partnership.…
McGill’s starts diesel phase-out with electric Yutong order
McGill’s has placed an order with Pelican Bus and Coach for 22 Yutong E12 battery-electric buses. The operator says the…
Scotland coach operators’ support fund opens for applications
The Scotland Coach Operators – COVID-19 Business Support and Continuity Fund opened for applications on 16 February. It will close…
Go North West dispute ‘threatens depot’s future’
Go North West (GNW) says there is a risk of its Queens Road depot in Manchester closing with the loss…
