McGill’s Group has launched searing condemnation of Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT)’s proposed bus franchising plans, and threatens legal action against SPT. The giant bus group says that taxpayers are being kept in the dark about the cost, which it says could be almost ten times more than SPT’s estimate, and comes at a time […]
Irizar’s i6S Efficient FCEV has proven itself in real-world road trials, says the Spanish company. The project’s team travelled from the factory in Ormaiztegi to Zaragoza and refuelled at the hydrogen facilities located at the El Cisne 1 service station, achieving more than 850km, and showing it to be possible for use in long-distance coach operations.
The Big Lemon in Brighton is reported to have instructed solicitors over the council’s decision to end its contract and award it to Compass Travel instead. Chief executive Tom Druitt says that Brighton & Hove Council is now refusing to explain how the tenderer was selected, and says that using diesel buses is at odds […]
A diesel spill suspected as having come from a bus depot near Croydon has polluted the River Wandle, a river which has been the focus of an environmental recovery programme. As much as 4,000 litres of diesel is believed to have entered the river near Thornton Heath, causing ‘devastation’ to wildlife, including animals and birds […]
Alexander Dennis’ Scarborough factory has won Employer of the Year at the TEC Partnership Apprenticeship Awards 2025. The Scarborough site is Alexander Dennis’ largest in the UK with 730 team members. Over the past five years, it has trained 30 apprentices in partnership with TEC Partnership’s Scarborough TEC college where the apprentices gain a nationally […]
McGill’s Group has launched searing condemnation of Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT)’s proposed bus franchising plans, and threatens legal action against SPT. The giant bus group says that taxpayers are being kept in the dark about the cost, which it says could be almost ten times more than SPT’s estimate, and comes at a time […]
Angela Coaches has hailed the benefits of Wheely-Safe technology, after the cloud-connected system spared it a costly breakdown. The Southampton-based company has Wheely-Safe Connect fitted to its Beulas VDL 44-seat coach that it uses for a variety of tours across Europe. The latest generation wheel loss detection, brake and hub temperature monitoring, and intelligent tyre […]
Steve Braund, Totalkare Marketing Manager, has passed away. He was 44-years old. A statement from the garage equipment specialist said: “Steve was not only a valued colleague but also a dear friend to many. He had an incredible way of bringing people together with his warmth, humour, and passion for the industry. His love for […]
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 […]
