Skills Challenge returns for 2025

An industry competition testing the skills of bus and coach technicians from across the UK is entering its 13th edition this year. The Institute of Road Transport Engineers’ (IRTE’s) Bus & Coach Skills Challenge returns for 2025. From apprentices to seasoned professionals, the competition welcomes all levels of experience, providing an arena for learning, growth, […]

First’s battery storage partnership hits milestone

A partnership between FirstGroup and Palmer Energy Technology has met a new milestone. It sees Palmer Energy Technology announce contract execution for the supply of a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to FirstGroup Energy, the dedicated energy investment arm of FirstGroup. The agreement was concluded in December 2024. Under the terms of the partnership, Palmer […]

CPT urges five-year funding settlement for buses

The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) is urging the Government to adopt a five-year funding settlement to unlock what it describes as the full potential of England’s bus services. The call was made in CPT’s submission to the Transport Committee’s inquiry examining the role of buses in connecting communities and evaluating the effectiveness of recent […]

Snapper hits 20-country milestone

Transport technology specialist Snapper Services has reached a significant milestone in its global growth journey. Two years after expanding its European footprint, the company now has a presence in almost 20 countries. By working with industry leaders such as Optibus, Vix Technology, AWS and others, Snapper Services aims to combine its expertise in transport intelligence […]

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