Bus and Coach

Rochdale manufacturer of size-appropriate buses, Mellor, says it has had strong initial demand for its new Sigma range of zero-emission models. The firm, which unveiled its new range of electric buses last December, has secured orders from UK and Europe-based…

A battery electric bus developed in Norfolk is on its way to Argentina to begin in-service trials ahead of mass manufacturing plans. Equipmake’s ZED-powered Agrale MT17.0LE, a 12-metre single deck model capable of carrying 70 passengers, will be operated over…

Engineering consultancy Ricardo has repowered a double decker bus with a hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system ready for zero emission demonstration. The project, part funded by the Department of Transport through its Hydrogen Transport Hub Demonstration competition, has seen Ricardo…

Pelican Bus and Coach has supplied four new Yutong E12 battery-electric single-decker buses for a new bus service on routes connecting Leicester’s three main hospitals. The new Hospital Hoppers will become part of the new Greenlines electric bus network, which…

Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis has delivered a new Plaxton Panther coach to one of the largest private hire coach companies in Scotland. Hunters Executive Coaches has taken delivery of the 53-passenger seated vehicle, built on a Volvo B8R chassis with…

Wrightbus has received an order to build the first double-deck battery-electric buses to join Ireland’s national fleet. The National Transport Authority will roll out the Streetdeck Electroliner BEVs in Dublin and Limerick as part of a national framework agreement to…

Switch Mobility has unveiled the new, fourth generation Switch e1, a fully electric bus tailored to the European market. The Switch e1 combines a lightweight monocoque construction with a 389kWh battery and ZF hub motors, with fast charging achieved in…

Peak District bus operator High Peak Buses has acquired three Enviro200 buses as it modernises its network in the national park. Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) has supplied the three single deck buses, with SmartPack diesel engines, including two…

Essex public transport operator Ensignbus has signed a new five-year contract with Michelin Effitires to supply, fit and manage tyres used across its 70 buses. Michelin will fit both new and Remix urban bus tyres, predominantly from the Michelin X…

Luxury bus and coach builder Irizar has unveiled its new generation i6S Efficient coach that it says increases efficiency, sustainability and profitability. The manufacturer said exhaustive aerodynamic studies and tests show a 30% improvement in the aerodynamic coefficient, a reduction…