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Friday, 29 May 2020
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- Government support for bus network helps transport operators to weather coronavirus pandemic [subscription]Government support for the bus network is enabling the operators to weather the coronavirus pandemic better than expected.
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- Stagecoach to step up region's bus journeys to pre-virus levelsSTAGECOACH has confirmed it will be increasing bus service levels in England from June 1 to help get the country moving as lockdown restrictions start to ease.
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- Axed bus service temporarily saved by First BusA temporary replacement for the X5 service will be introduced
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- Irizar launches systems to help combat coronavirusIrizar has launched of two systems designed to help protect passengers and drivers against airborne infection. Working in conjunction with air-conditioning supplier Hispacold (part of the Irizar Group of companies), Irizar (UK) now offers the eco3 air-purifier, which can be fitted to any coach with an air-conditioning system, irrespective of make. Irizar also now offers approved sets of transparent isolation screens specifically tailored to fit its i4, i6, i6S and i8 coach models.
- Transport Secretary announces £254m funding package to help bus operators increase service levelsFurther funding to protect and increase transport services, level up infrastructure and regenerate local economies after coronavirus was announced by the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on Saturday 23 May.
- Up to 125 job losses at Wrightbus amid economic ‘slowdown’Wrightbus has announced up to 125 job losses from its Ballymena headquarters, a move the company’s Chief Executive has said is necessary to safeguard the firm’s future.
- Transdev in Germany orders 13 Ebusco electrics for FrankfurtBy the end of 2020, 13 brand-new electric Ebusco 2.2 buses will be in operation in Frankfurt with Transdev Rhein-Main GmbH under the Alpina brand, replacing the current diesel buses.
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- Early details of £254m package for buses in England revealedBuses in England have been awarded a further £254m of funding by the government to support a transition to pre-coronavirus COVID-19 service levels.
- Higer Steed e-buses for Glenveagh National ParkDublin-based Harris Group has won a contract to supply Higer Steed battery-electric buses to Glenveagh National Park in Donegal on behalf of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
- Rotala invests in Thermo Fogger disinfectionRotala has invested in Thermo Fogger disinfection equipment from Ionic Systems at each of its depots.
- Ticketer supports customers during COVID-19Ticketer continues to support bus operators, their customers and authorities including the government while the landscape in the bus industry is undergoing changes because of coronavirus COVID-19.
- The green recovery and shaking the BSOG treeLowCVP Project Manager Daniel Hayes examines how the hard stop of COVID-19 could be used for a positive ‘green recovery’ in public transport – but government support and incentives are critical
- Stagecoach in South Wales celebrates its heroesStagecoach in South Wales has named a number of its staff ‘heroes’ for their outstanding efforts during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
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