Heavy vehicle testing review: Longer intervals for ER members?
The government’s review of heavy vehicle testing has been published. While it concludes that testing “generally is not in crisis,”…
DPTAC commits to industry engagement on coach PSVAR call
The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) has commenced engagement with the coach industry over a statement issued by the…
Custom Denning: Element ZE bus platform set for UK in 2022
Australian manufacturer Custom Denning has confirmed that it plans to bring its zero-emission Element single-deck bus to the UK. The…
Two ZE bus projects terminated and grant funding returned
Two projects to introduce battery-electric buses have been terminated and the grant funding involved returned to the issuing body. Orkney…
National marketing campaign to promote coach travel planned
A group of coach operators, with the support of all the industry’s trade bodies, have started work on what they…
Mellor Orion E to play part in Nottingham City Council ZE project
Nottingham City Council (NCC) has ordered a battery-electric Mellor Orion E minibus. After delivery in May it will first be…
Bus patronage recovery rate ‘starting to show regional trends’
Bus patronage as a percentage of pre-pandemic figures showed growth in February, with regional variations in the rate of recovery…
Budget draws mixed response from trade bodies and Go-Ahead
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget, delivered on 3 March, has generated a mixed response from trade bodies and a large bus…
First Glasgow places order for 22 BYD ADL Enviro200EV
First Glasgow has placed an order for a further 22 BYD ADL Enviro200EV battery-electric buses. The agreement represents an investment…
JV between Daimler and Volvo will see heavy vehicle fuel cells
Daimler Truck AG – of which Daimler Buses is a brand – has announced two separate instances of collaboration work…
