Glasgow bus franchising advocacy draws furious McGill’s response
Franchising of bus services in the Glasgow city region is the “most effective way” to improve them, a report from…
Rainham Coach Company purchase completed by REL Capital
Gillingham-based Rainham Coach Company is the latest operator to be purchased by REL Capital. The deal closed on 24 October…
Zero-emission coach infrastructure needs in call for evidence
A call for evidence (CfE) on infrastructure provision to support zero-emission coach and HGV fleets has been published by the…
First £150m of former HS2 money for bus in England is allocated
The first £150 million of the £1 billion diverted from HS2 to buses in England has been indicatively allocated to…
152 further electric buses for London in latest contract awards
Transport for London (TfL) has awarded operator contracts that will see a further 152 new electric buses added to the…
Stagecoach Switch Mobility order includes 60 diesel Solos
Stagecoach has ordered 70 buses from Switch Mobility. 10 are battery-electric Metrocitys at 9.5m for its London operation, and 60…
Operators propose EP Plus to deliver West Yorkshire bus reform
A group of operators in West Yorkshire, including the three largest in Arriva, First Bus and Transdev Blazefield, have come…
DPF performance to be brought within heavy vehicle testing scope?
DVSA has raised the potential to identify via annual testing any removal of or damage to the diesel particulate filter…
RHA Autumn Statement submission: Fiscal incentive for low-carbon fuels
A financial incentive to encourage use of low-carbon fuels, a reform of the Apprenticeship Levy and increased funding for coach…
Arriva sale to I Squared Capital set to be completed in 2024
Agreement has been reached for the sale of Arriva Group to I Squared Capital by current owner Deutsche Bahn (DB).…
