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Optibus launches AI-powered agent for public transport operations

Optibus has unveiled what it describes as the first AI agent designed specifically for public transport operations, with the technology intended to support planning, scheduling, dispatch and real-time service management. The software supplier says the new Optibus Agent is embedded throughout its ...

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Sarah East appointed MD of National Express UK Bus

National Express UK Bus has announced Sarah East will take over as Managing Director, succeeding Antony Goozee from 1 July. Ms East has been with National Express since 2019 and has held a series of senior leadership roles across both the operator’s coach and bus businesses. She moved full-time i...

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Isle of Wight awarded Coach Friendly accreditation by CPT

Island gains coveted status on eve of the Isle of Wight Festival in recognition of strong welcome

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Leveraging telematics data key to risk reduction: McCarron Coates

Insurance specialist advises operators that correct use of data an increasingly important task

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Coach tourism advocate Steve Reed publishes early life memoir

Poor on the Moor looks back to writer's early days in Newcastle-upon-Tyne of the 60s and 70s

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Parrys International supported by MP over Dover delays

Parrys International Tours has gained support from its local MP in a campaign to minimise delays for coaches at the Port of Dover following lengthy queues that the operator has encountered at peak periods. Gavin Williamson, MP for Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge, says he will talk to ministers ...

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Bill Laidlaw named Harris Group UK Chief Operating Officer

Longstanding automotive leader to head all Harris activities in the UK, including Higer operations

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What can coach and bus take from the latest diesel price crisis?

Hopes have risen that diesel prices will ease, but can any lessons be taken from the bad spell?

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Wales rail replacement plan was ‘inevitable’: CaBAC Director

The plan to move to in-house co-ordination and management of rail replacement services by Transport for Wales (TfW) has not met with major complaints from operators, according to Coach and Bus Association Cymru (CaBAC) Director Bev Fowles. From 24 July, Transport for Wales will directly commissio...

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Martin Gibbon returns to lead Stagecoach West

Former Stagecoach South Wales MD Martin Gibbon has been appointed to head Stagecoach West with a brief to grow patronage

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Go South Coast team raises £25,000 in honour of Andrew Wickham

Cancer Research is the beneficiary after National Three Peaks Challenge is completed by staff

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Little luck for sector on home-to-school contract temporary support

Lack of budget often cited as reason for inability to back sector in vox pop of local authorities

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Passenger delivers overhaul of Arriva UK Bus app and website

Mobile ticketing, tracking, journey planning and increased ease of use within the supplier's work

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Bridgwater municipal bus operator ambition seeks funding from DfT

Somerset Council as local transport authority in application to DfT Franchising Support Fund

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Power availability now core to bus depot electrification, says VEV

Grid capacity, legals and need to plan charging well ahead of vehicle delivery are all key, it adds

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Satellite wi-fi could win passengers for coach

Coach tours operator Leger to use Starlink as other operators also look into the new wi-fi tech As the government promises better internet connectivity on trains in the near future, experts say newer satellite technology is set to increasingly become a feasible option for coach travel. Leger rece...

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Transport for London reaches 3,000 zero-emission bus milestone

Stagecoach London receives ceremonial Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliner for Rainham depot

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Buses Minister celebrates coach travel as Better Transport Week begins

Simon Lightwood MP, Minister for Roads and Buses, supported an event at Victoria Coach Station this morning to highlight the role of the coach sector and mark the start of Better Transport Week. Industry leaders joined the minister at the event, which was hosted by the Confederation of Passenger ...

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Zenobe announces £980m financing to support bus electrification

Zenobe has announced the securing of £980 million in private capital financing to support the deployment of more than 1,200 new electric buses and associated charging infrastructure over the next three years. It represents the third round of financing for Zenobe’s UK and Ireland electric vehicle ...

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Scottish Transaid Dinner raises over £97,000 for charity’s work

Biennial gathering continues track record of leveraging sector's generosity in fundraising efforts

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