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Friday, 28 June 2019
Bus and Coach Buyer
- Greater Manchester Mayor recommends franchising as part of ‘integrated transport system’A trial of Our Pass, free bus travel for the city-region’s 16-to-18-year olds, also launches in July Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham has launched ‘Our Network,’ a 10-year plan to create an ‘integrated, modern and accessible’ public transport system.
Coach and Bus Week
- Heathrow to expand bus and coach hubHeathrow Airport has released public transport proposals as part of a consultation on its expansion. The airport confirmed that its coach and bus hub will be ‘enlarged and strengthened’ as part of the expansion.
- Salisbury Reds announces investment in new busesSalisbury Reds has announced its investment in five new Euro VI engine Solo buses manufactured by Optare. This announcement comes in support of the operator’s commitment to enhance bus services across the area.
- Oxford Bus Company provides free transportationOn 15 June, as part of Oxford Green Week, the Oxford Bus Company provided free transport for people navigating their way to Rectory Farm, a location chosen for some of the green activities. Oxford Green Week is a summer festival which incorporates culture, community and creativity to make people more environmentally aware and inspire people to act against climate change.
- First buys 77 biogas ADLs for BristolFirst West of England has invested in 77 new ADL Enviro400 CBG bio-methane ‘deckers for Bristol. The buses are built on a Scania N280UD chassis, and powered by the company’s 9.3-litre OC09 101 Euro VI engine
- Arriva North West and Wales launch contactless payments on all servicesArriva North West and Wales has announced that contactless payments are now available on all of its services, through Ticketer ETM
- Canary Wharf investors bid for ArrivaThe investment group behind London’s Canary Wharf, Brookfield Asset Management, has launched a bid for Arriva, the Sunday Telegraph reported.
Route One (Bus and Coach)
- CTA welcomes new board membersThe Coach Tourism Association (CTA) has appointed three new directors to its board, following the annual general meeting held in June.
- Abellio Rail Replacement expands to East MidsAbellio Rail Replacement (ARR) will expand its operations from August to coincide with the launch of the group’s East Midlands Railway franchise, which will take over train services between London and Nottingham/Sheffield along with local routes in the region.
- MB Sprinter minicoach theft epidemic continuesOperator Anthony’s Travel is the latest to be targeted by gangs that attempt to steal Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibuses.
- Blackpool Transport pushes on with five-year planBlackpool Transport is in the midst of overhauling what it delivers via its bus network. A total fleet replacement is a key part of that, with 15 more additions now in service as part of a five-year plan
Other News Sources
- Hull operators announce major fleet investmentThe city of Hull is changing. As UK City of Culture 2017 it attracted attention and investment, and despite larger stores leaving its city centre, there’s a feeling that 12 months in the limelight have kick-started a revival.
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