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Edwards Coaches gains platinum award on MPRS

Llantrisant-based Edwards Coaches has become the first private PCV operator in Wales to be awarded a platinum rating within the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS). Platinum is the highest award on the programme, which is delivered in association with the Institute of Road Transport Engine...

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routeone 12h ago

Arriva Blyth BYD BD11 electric fleet debuts ahead of service entry

Northumbria Electrics brand on 14 buses, which are first provincial-spec variants for a customer

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routeone 15h ago

Astron T17 pair are first Van Hool T coaches for Ellisons Travel

St Helens firm builds on longstanding Van Hool purchases with first coaches from flagship line

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routeone 16h ago

First Bus targets growth for group’s coach businesses in Yorkshire

Seven new vehicles in past 12 months sit next to investment in facilities, operations and more

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routeone 17h ago

Stockport Bee Network electric bus depot plans move forward

Operation at site expected to commence in 2029, with two temporary depots built in meantime

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routeone 18h ago

Devon’s night bus celebrates 30,000-passenger milestone

Devon’s night bus network, which is operated by Stagecoach South West, is marking its 30,000th passenger since its launch in 2023. The services across Exeter, Plymouth, Torbay, Cornwall and North Devon are delivered in partnership with Devon and Cornwall Police, the Office of the Police and Crime...

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Sustainable Bus 19h ago

California, FASTECH and Bosch Rexroth to deliver hydrogen station for SamTrans’ 175-bus fuel cell fleet

FASTECH and Bosch Rexroth announce they have been selected to deliver a hydrogen refueling station for SamTrans that is claimed to become the world’s largest facility dedicated to transit bus operations. SamTrans has ordered 108 fuel cell buses from New Flyer in 2024. The San Mateo County Transit...

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Sustainable Bus 20h ago

Shillong starts deployment of 55 EKA electric buses under PM eBus Sewa scheme

by Usha Sandhya Shillong is not the first city you’d expect to lead India’s electric bus revolution. Perched at 1,500 metres in the Khasi Hills, its narrow winding roads and steep gradients have long made mass transit a logistical headache. And yet, on a recent morning, the city’s Chief Minister ...

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routeone 22h ago

Urban Transport Group adds four more authorities as members

City councils, county council and newly-formed combined authority make up arrivals with UTG

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routeone 22h ago

Diesel and HVO prices fall in May, but still well above pre-war levels

Diesel drop outpaces that for HVO across month, but no sign of any return to post-conflict levels

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Sustainable Bus 1d ago

First Hess trolleybuses (out of 39) delivered for Verona’s long-awaited trolleybus system

The first two Hess trolleybuses for Verona’s new rapid transit line have been delivered, marking the initial step toward service launch expected in autumn. The vehicles are part of a contract for 39 Hess trolleybuses, which will constitute the fleet of Verona’s new trolleybus-based rapid transit ...

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routeone 1d ago

Direct award to be within early CPCA bus franchising deployment

Direct award part of recommendations in implementation review; rollout pathway to follow them

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routeone 1d ago

‘Band bus’ firm Jumbocruiser sold to growth specialist Hobboard

South Wales operator's founder Steve Lee retires as new owner pledges investment in business

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Bus & Coach Buyer 1d ago

National Express Coach UK gets new Managing Director

National Express Managing Director, Javier Martinez Prieto, is to leave the business on 18 June for personal reasons. Rafael Fernández de la Peña will succeed Javier as Managing Director for UK Coach. Javier has been part of the Alsa Group, the Spanish subsidiary of the Mobico Group (the same par...

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Bus Users 1d ago

Nestrans unveils tram-style rapid transport vehicle in Aberdeen

As part of the North East Bus Alliance, Bus Users UK’s Director for Scotland Greig Mackay, got a preview of what transport in Aberdeen could look like in the future The tram-like Aberdeen Rapid Transit vehicle is part of a project exploring options for high-quality, mass transport for th...

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routeone 1d ago

The Coach Travel Group and Zeelo work on 144-vehicle event

LoungeFest event in Warwickshire leans on the operator's own fleets and 43 partner businesses

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Bus & Coach Buyer 1d ago

McGill’s consulting with staff over Forth Valley reorganisation plans, depot closure

McGill’s is consulting on closing its Bannockburn Midland Bluebird depot, moving all services in its Forth Valley network into its Larbert site. Media outlets report that local councillors and politicians have expressed concern over the plans, with SNP members calling for an urgent meeting and a ...

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Sustainable Bus 1d ago

Transport for London publishes next-generation safety requirements for buses entering service up to 2033

Transport for London has published the second phase of its Bus Safety Standard, defining new safety requirements for London buses entering service from 2027 up to 2033. TfL says the next-generation Bus Safety Standard sets out long-term measures for vehicle design, driver assistance, passenger pr...

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Bus & Coach Buyer 2d ago

Flix integrates with ChatGPT

Flix is integrating with ChatGPT to enable users to discover and plan bus and train journeys through natural conversation. With the integration, ChatGPT users can search for routes, compare travel options and seamlessly access Flix connections across Europe, North America, Türkiye, South America...

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Bus & Coach Buyer 2d ago

Zeelo, CTG and other operators combine in 144-coach operation

A large scale transport operation for a Loungers event saw 144 coaches working together. The Coach Travel Group (CTG) played a key role in delivering the transport operation, working in partnership with transportation management firm Zeelo. Loungers is a UK hospitality operator behind a group of ...

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