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UK train operators reverse decision to quit Interrail
Britain will remain part of the Interrail travel scheme after the UK’s operating companies performed a U-turn just 24 hours after announcing the country’s withdrawal.
E-bikes: Addressing a cultural shift
We are standing before a cultural shift that will have a longstanding impact on the way that bicycles are consumed and used in the UK. That cultural shift concerns e-bikes. The electrification of bicycles continues to be a point of controversy among a limited few. There remains a lingering macho attitude to cycling. Riding a bike is seen by some consumers as a means to an end: getting in shape, rather than getting from A to B. Electric bikes are painted by some as cheating because for those enthusiasts, cycling is an athletic pursuit. But perpetuating this myth within the industry is not helping anyone.
Gatwick Airport to invest £1.1bn over next five years
Gatwick Aiport has unveiled its refreshed five-year plan to invest £1.1bn in infrastructure improvements through to 2024.
Cameras to replace wing mirrors on London buses
Cameras have replaced the wing mirrors of a London bus for the first time. 21st Century is behind the SmartVision Camera Monitoring System (CMS) recently added to a Transport for London (TfL) Metroline ADL.
Friday, 09 August 2019
Bristol Live
- Two new bus services announced by Bristol AirportA six-month trial of two bus services from rural locations in North Somerset to Bristol Airport are set to be launched next year.
Coach and Bus Week
- Diamond Bus North West takeover First Manchester depot this SundayRotala-owned Diamond Bus North West will commence operations formerly operated by First Manchester’s Bolton depot from Sunday, 11 August.
- Tees Valley to pilot demand-responsive bus serviceThe Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority Cabinet have agreed plans to pilot a demand-responsive bus service – and further investigate the potential for a partnership system for the area’s operators.
- Is new Stagecoach branding moving a step closer?Designed by Ray Stenning of Best Impressions, the ‘Beach ball’ branding as it is commonly known in the industry has been gracing thousands of Stagecoach UK Bus vehicles since 2000, when it replaced the original striped livery.
- North of Tyne Mayor calls for public control of bus servicesFollowing comments by Prime Minister Boris Johnson at a speech in Manchester last week, in which he said he wanted “higher frequency, low-emission or zero-emission buses, more bus priority corridors, a network that’s easier to understand and use,” North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll has said he will take up the Prime Minister’s offer to extend London-style bus networks to any area of the UK where local leaders want it, and that it would be fantastic if the local government delivers on the Prime Minister’s promise.
- Testing timesJonathan Prime, recently-appointed Director Sales Mercedes-Benz, and Managing Director Michael Thielmann update Andy Izatt on recent developments at EvoBus (UK)
Route One (Bus and Coach)
- Durham city centre coach park to close despite controversyThe Sands coach park will be replaced with a park and ride on the edge of the city
- Blackpool Transport delivers mental health and wellbeing trainingNew measures could improve mental health and wellbeing for operators’ staff and customers across UK
- Tribunal upholds ULEZ PCNs despite complianceOperator has proved to TfL that vehicle is compliant – but four £500 PCNs stand
- Cameras to replace wing mirrors on London busesCameras have replaced the wing mirrors of a London bus for the first time. 21st Century is behind the SmartVision Camera Monitoring System (CMS) recently added to a Transport for London (TfL) Metroline ADL.
- Oxford Bus Company pioneers green transport with latest trialLatest green bus trial edges Oxford city centre closer to world’s first Zero Emission Zone
- NAT Group grows Swansea presenceNAT Group has taken over the operation of five key bus routes in Swansea and introduced simplified fares to all its routes in the city.
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