Bus and Coach

Two new systems to alert HGV and bus drivers of nearby cyclists are currently undergoing trials in the UK. Cycle Alert comprises of a tag on the bike, a sensor on the vehicle and a cab display unit, allowing the…

A large number of small and medium transport businesses are anxious they will be refused further funding by the bank. The figures are from the Close Brothers Business Barometer, which draws on the Global Market Insite survey. The survey, which…

News from the SOE: The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) welcomes Ian Jones, Director of transport solicitors Backhouse Jones, to its governing body. Jones specialised in representing PCV and HGV operators early on in his legal career, an interest which…

Commercial vehicle production in the UK fell 27.3% in April, as the impact of restructuring continues with year-to-date volumes down 20.6% and reduced output for both home and export markets. However, output is expected to stabilise in second half of the year…

A plan to reduce carbon emissions from trucks, buses and coaches has been published by the European Commission. The document states that heavy duty vehicles (HDVs), are responsible for ‘around a quarter’ of carbon emissions from road transport in the…

Running a traineeship is set to become easier for the CV sector as government looks to give employers more flexibility over the programme, in its latest proposal. Government aims to build on the strong start it has made for its…

News from Volvo: Woodstones Coaches of Kidderminster has upgraded its fleet having recently taken delivery of two new Volvo B8R Euro-6 standard coaches featuring Plaxton’s Leopard coach bodywork. The new coaches are the first Euro-6 standard vehicles delivered to the…

A telemetry system from Bosch known as Eco.Logic Motion is now fitted as an option to Daimler’s Setra TopClass 500 coach.  The system provides the benefits of  lower fuel costs and reduced emissions. “The focus is on optimised engine and transmission…

News from Scania:  Both Milton Keynes-based Omega Travel Limited and North Wales operator Dyserth, have taken delivery of five new Scania OmniExpress Omega Travel has taken delivery of three Scania OmniExpress tri-axle coaches, with the new vehicles joining two purchased…

News from Continental: Continental’s Third Generation tyres will be fitted as standard on MAN Truck & Bus from May 2014. The Conti EcoPlus HS3 for steer axles and the Conti EcoPlus HD3 for drive axles in sizes 315/70R22.5 and 315/70R22.5…