Ticketer upgrades Blackpool Transport to next gen’ ETMs

Ticketer has upgraded Blackpool Transport’s bus fleet to use TK300 ETMs. This rollout of 110 new machines across the fleet represents the next chapter in Blackpool Transport’s and Ticketer’s longstanding partnership. The TK300 is Ticketer’s latest ETM model and builds on the strengths of its predecessor with enhanced features and functionality. With an 8” Android […]

J&B Travel partners with FlixBus

FlixBus is announcing a new partnership with Leeds-based J&B Travel. With over 40 years of experience, family-owned J&B Travel will bring two FlixBus-branded vehicles to the network, operating coach services to and from Manchester Airport, Leeds and Liverpool, commencing mid-April. The partnership will also enhance connectivity between Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Leicester and Birmingham. FlixBus’ […]

Yutong GTe14 to be trialled on Arriva’s Greenline 757

Arriva is trialling a Yutong GTe14 on its airport coach service between London Luton Airport and Central London this month. The Greenline 757 service is a first time Arriva will trial one on a 24/7 airport coach service. The trial involves operating the electric vehicle alongside Arriva’s existing ultra-low emission diesel fleet. The focus will […]

Whippet replaces AI recordings with human voices

Whippet is replacing AI announcements on its all-electric Universal bus service with recordings by local university students. The ‘Voice of Universal’ project, a collaboration between the Cambridgeshire-based operator, the Cambridge University Railway Club (CURC), CamFM student radio and the University’s Amateur Dramatic Club, saw students volunteering to record a wide range of announcements for use […]

Volvo hosts UKCOA conference – focused entirely on coaches

Volvo’s Warwick headquarters are to host the UK Coach Operator Association’s (UKCOA’s) annual conference. Taking place on Monday 10 March 2025, the event is to be focused entirely on the coach industry. Alex Mayer, MP for Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard and a member of the Transport Select Committee will be giving the keynote speech. Other […]

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