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Friday, 21 June 2019

The Guardian

• The Guardian view on buses: power to the passengersEver since they were deregulated, profits have come first. Manchester mayor Andy Burnham must now push back

Newcastle Journal

• Fury over possible cuts to island bus servicesResidents warn drastic proposals to provide only a skeleton service will greatly harm the local economy, affect employment opportunities, threaten fragile rural areas and lead to depopulation.

Other Regional Press

• Authorities rule out bus alternative for Portishead railwayThe reopening of Portishead railway line is moving forward as planned, despite proposals which could slash the eye-watering costs.

Coach and Bus Week

• First Mellor bus for H.A.R.T is all electricHolderness Area Rural Transport (H.A.R.T) has taken delivery of a new Mellor Orion E electric bus as part of its service that connects the rural community.
• Iveco appoints Sascha Kaehne as UK & Ireland Business DirectorChanges at Iveco will see a new Business Director for the UK and Ireland range. This includes the Daily, a vehicle that covers the three to seven-tonne weight segment, and is widely used in the minibus sector

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Flying the flag for green operationsWith an acute awareness of the impact transport can have on the environment, sustainability drives Timberbush tours to be environmentally-friendly ambassadors for the coach industry
• Birmingham and Leeds CAZ dates are delayedStatement blames late delivery of vehicle checker tool and transfer of charge collection responsibility
• New electric buses launches to connect rural communities in MorayA new electric bus service has been launched to connect rural communities by public transport in Moray.
• Rabbie’s ‘do more’ attitude raises £120,000Over the last 11 years, Rabbie’s has shown its commitment to sustainable travel and environmental protection with its range of “positive initiatives”.
• Oxford Bus Company trials Enviro200EV demoThe Oxford Bus Company is trialling an electric bus in service for the second time, as part of its continued research into green technology.
• Coventry-based Travel de Courcey sees £3m depot upgradeTravel de Courcey has doubled the size of its Coventry headquarters after investing £3m in a state-of-the-art depot.
• Should CAZ disarray really be a surprise to many?Operators that were to be affected by the Birmingham or Leeds Clean Air Zones (CAZs) will be in two minds whether to laugh or cry at news that neither will be implemented when planned.

Other News Sources

• Bus firm Trentbarton in plea for new systems to ease congestionThe company claims bus travel takes a third longer than 10 years ago