Bus and coach

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…

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 taken on a lease for additional warehouse capacity at its Scarborough bus and coach manufacturing facility. Located near to the manufacturer’s existing site, the new 104,000 sq ft warehouse will allow the rationalisation of all logistics for…

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…

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…

Alexander Dennis has delivered eight high-specification, PSVAR-compliant Plaxton Elite coaches to Scottish operator Park’s of Hamilton. The new fleet of coaches are all 13.2m long, with 53 seats, and will be used on Park’s of Hamilton’s operations across Scotland. The…

Brighton & Hove and Metrobus has ordered 20 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles from Wrightbus, for deployment in the Crawley, Redhill and Gatwick Airport areas. The single-decker GB Kite Hydroliner buses will be delivered in June 2022 and be the first…

Coach operator Alpine Travel is monitoring drivers’ tachograph compliance and their time and attendance with TruTac products ahead of a planned application to join DVSA’s Earned Recognition scheme. Compliance is handled by TruTac’s CPT Tacho Analysis software, a dedicated PSV…

Stagecoach has launched a new long-term sustainability strategy, part of its plan to become a carbon neutral business by 2050. Stagecoach’s strategy – Driving Net Zero: Better Places to Live and Work – sets out plans to leverage the power…