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Friday, 28 August 2020

BBC News

• Coronavirus: Extra 500 bus services in NI to ease school pressuresTranslink says the move will help split pupils and other users to manage the spread of Covid-19.
• School bus services: London commuters warned of delaysFrom 1 September, dedicated school buses will be introduced on the busiest routes for London pupils.

ITV News

• London bus network to be overhauled as schools go backDozens of extra buses are being laid on for London’s busiest school routes as pupils go back to class next week.

Daily Record

• Moment Glasgow bus is flooded as torrential rain batters cityPassengers filmed water pouring through the windows of the number 61 First bus tonight.

Bolton News

• Andy Burnham warning as public transport set to be busyA PLEA has been made by Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham for people to keep safe as roads and public transport become far busier again.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Keighley Bus Company to resume many normal services this weekendA BRADFORD district transport firm will be running more buses from this weekend, as many of its timetables return to normal.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Welsh Government issues advice about travelling on buses when schools returnThey have urged people to think carefully about when they travel

London Evening Standard

• Evening Standard comment: School buses: exactly the help our city needsThe announcement today by Transport for London that it is to run dozens of special school buses when term starts next month is an imaginative and welcome attempt to help ensure that the planned return to class goes as smoothly as possible.

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Hundreds of extra bus seats for school pupils and commutersHundreds of extra bus seats are being laid on next month to help children back to school and commuters get to work.

Bus and Coach.com

• National Express West Midlands reinvests Job Retention Bonus to reduce bus faresNational Express West Midlands has announced it’s to reinvest all of the money received from the Government’s Job Retention Bonus into reducing bus fares. The Birmingham-based bus operator will cut the price of tickets when the current COVID-19 restrictions on public transport are lifted.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Super-green bus trial takes next steps at Go North EastA north-British built full-electric bus from manufacturer Optare has returned to Go North East, the region’s largest bus operator. The bus will be running on the Quaylink Q3 service alongside Newcastle’s Quayside and through the busy city centre. The trial will help shape future thoughts on electric buses and the company’s fleet, as it continues to further improve its environmental credentials, with substantial year-on-year investment, meaning that it now operates over 250 Euro 6 clean diesel buses. In October, Go North East will be introducing the region’s first ful...

Coach and Bus Week

• ADL releases range of virus protection for its vehiclesAlexander Dennis Limited (ADL) now offers a range of semi-permanent and permanent solutions for the protection of drivers and passengers onboard its vehicles. The range of products can be fitted to both new and existing vehicles to reduce the risk of virus transmission.
• Irizar UK to open new National Sales Centre in NottinghamshireIrizar UK is to open a new National Sales Centre this month. Conveniently situated just off the A1(M) in Blyth, Nottinghamshire, the facility gives buyers the opportunity to browse the company’s entire stock of new and used coaches at a single location.
• Leeds Clean Air Zone may not go ahead unless pollution levels rise to pre-Covid levelsCouncillor James Lewis, Deputy Leader and Executive Member with responsibility for air quality, recently provided an update regarding a review of the council’s plans to introduce a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in Leeds.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Enviro400EVs debut on Nat Ex Coventry networkPartnership between National Express and Zenobe Energy has resulted in the introduction of 10 double-decker electric buses in Coventry. It follows the introduction of the first electric buses in Birmingham in July.
• Scottish returning H2S transport: Business as usual, with some changes?Scottish operators have revealed their experiences of resuming home-to-school transport in the wake of COVID-19. Working closely with local authorities is key
• Operators across England move to increase services in anticipation of schools returningOperators across England are preparing for increased services in anticipation of schools returning in September.

Other News Sources

• Electric bus returns for further Tyneside trialTrial will help shape future thoughts on electric buses     An Optare Metrocity EV electric bus has returned to bus operator Go North East for a further trial. The bus will be running on the Quaylink Q3 service alongside Newcastle’s Quayside and through the busy city centre. The trial will help shape future thoughts on electric buses and the company’s fleet, as it continues to further improve its environmental credentials, with substantial year-on-year investment, meaning that it now operates over 250 Euro 6 clean diesel buses. In October, Go North East will be introducing the region...
• Scotland launches £9m green bus schemeMove aims to help drive a post-pandemic green recovery     The Scottish Government has opened a new Scottish Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme. This year, the scheme will provide £9m to help bus operators invest in ultra-low emission vehicles to help drive a green recovery out of the COVID-19 crisis while improving air quality. This Scottish Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme is an evolution of the Scottish Government’s Green Bus Fund. Through the Green Bus Fund, £17m was invested between 2011 and 2018 to help operators overcome the initial capital costs of new buses. This successful scheme s...