Bus and Coach

Michelin is helping Warrington’s Own Buses in its fleet transition from diesel to electric by supplying the public transport operator with tyres designed for EVs. The Warrington-based bus company is currently in the process of replacing its older vehicles with…

Stagecoach has taken delivery of 20 zero-emission Yutong single-decker electric buses that will enter service next month on routes between South Shields, Whitburn, and Sunderland. The vehicles, supplied by Pelican Bus + Coach, include full electric air conditioning, and feature…

Tower Transit’s LibertyBus operation in Jersey has announced it is to trial the Alexander Dennis next-generation Enviro400EV. The bus has made its way to Jersey to complete a pilot over the next few weeks to evaluate the feasibility of running…

Schneider Electric has partnered with Stagecoach to provide the critical electrical infrastructure and software to electrify its bus fleet and deliver greener public transport options. The firm’s EcoStruxure for eMobility solution – including ultra-rapid EV charging points, electrical distribution infrastructure,…

Alexander Dennis has received an order for 13 next-generation Enviro200EV single-deckers from independent operator Falcon Buses It follows Falcon’s successful bid – in partnership with Surrey County Council – for funding from the second phase of the UK Government’s Zero-Emission…

A collaboration has been announced that will see energy company Centrica secure access to First Bus’ rapid EV charging infrastructure at bus depots nationwide. The initial phase will enable Centrica to charge a selection of its EV fleet at First…

Wrightbus has announced it has acquired RGI Bus and Coach Refurbishment in a ‘pivotal’ deal to continue the firm’s push into bus refurbishment and repair. For the Ballymena-based firm, the buy-out of Southam, Warwickshire-based RGI underlines its commitment to growth…

Alexander Dennis has delivered the first of 12 Enviro100EV buses to Stagecoach West Scotland. These next generation Enviro100EV buses have high manoeuvrability at just 8.5m length and 2.35m width, which seats up to 25 passengers in the same comfort and…

Irizar has supplied 26 coaches to Ministry of Defence sites across the UK – a mix of 21 i6 and five i4 vehicles. The 14m i6 coaches have 59 passenger seats, and have been built with PSVAR preparation to protect…

Go-Ahead has signed a £500 million deal to take delivery of 1,200 buses from Wrightbus over the next three years – with over 90% of the order zero emission. The agreement, which is the largest in the 78-year history of…