Volvo launches BZL Electric; UK demonstration to start soon
Volvo has launched its BZL Electric bus platform. The battery-electric chassis will be sold in both single- and double-deck format…
Rail replacement PSVAR exemption scope pushed to mid-2022
Scope for a further nine-month exemption from PSVAR for non-compliant vehicles used on rail replacement services has been made available…
‘Vocational driving test slots going unsold’, DVSA claims
316 vocational driving test appointments went unsold in week commencing 13 September, DVSA has said, despite operators continuing to report…
British Coach Tourism Awards: The winners’ list
Johnsons Coaches, Kirbys Coaches, Masons Minibus and Coach Hire, Skills Holidays and Woods Travel of Bognor Regis were among the…
RATP Dev and Tower Transit to form West London JV
RATP Dev UK and Tower Transit have announced a joint venture (JV) in West London that will be effective from…
Obituary: Cyril Kenzie, 1928-2021
Cyril Kenzie, one of coaching’s best-known, most respected and longest serving figures, died on 22 September. He was 93. Cyril…
Equipmake reveals Jewel E battery-electric double-decker
Equipmake has revealed its Jewel E battery-electric double-decker bus. The model will be produced in partnership with Spanish coachbuilder Beulas…
Big range promises for Wrightbus GB Kite single-deck ZE models
Wrightbus has promised an up to 640-mile range for its new hydrogen fuel cell-electric GB Kite Hydroliner single-decker and an…
National Express confirms consideration of bid for Stagecoach
National Express has confirmed that it is considering making an offer to buy Stagecoach. If completed, the deal will deliver…
Little sign of short-term driver shortage solution, Committee told
The coach and bus industry is “heading for a perfect storm” in sourcing drivers because of a combination of factors,…
