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29 June 2023 #Bus and Coach

Newport Transport has taken delivery of four zero-emission Yutong coaches, adding to its battery electric fleet. The PSVAR-compliant 46-seat TCe12s, which each have a toilet and dual centre doors fitted with wheelchair user access, will be deployed on private hire

06 April 2023 #Bus and Coach

Equipmake has expanded its electrification offering to the coach sector, collaborating with London-based Westway Coaches to convert a proportion of its existing diesel vehicles to electric power. The conversion of the first vehicle, a Van Hool T917, has begun at

09 March 2023 #Bus and Coach

UK government plans to reform driver training rules could make renewing bus, coach and HGV driver qualifications more efficient for drivers to stay in and rejoin the industry. A new consultation launched on 2 March proposes reforms to the Driver

26 January 2023 #Bus and Coach

Provider of carbon neutral smart buses Zeelo has partnered with distributor Pelican Engineering and infrastructure specialist Zenobē to offer battery electric trial coaches to operators. The initiative will give six fleet operators an opportunity to trial a Zeelo-branded Yutong TCe12

27 July 2022 #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

24 March 2022 #Bus and Coach

Coach operator Centurion Travel has taken delivery of a new high capacity Irizar i4 Integral coach for use in the City of Bath, as it invests further to meet Euro-6 standards. The i4, measured at 13.6m on three axles, is

05 August 2021 #Bus and Coach #TNB News

Independent bus company McGill’s has taken delivery of two new Volvo 9700 luxury coaches. The delivery represents the first UK sale of the all-new 9700 for Volvo Bus UK, which is built on the established Volvo B11R. These new Volvo

06 May 2021 #Bus and Coach #TNB News

Volvo Bus has officially launched its new 9700 integral coach, which is built on the proven B11R driveline and is part of what the company describes as being the biggest revision of its European coach range in recent history. The

15 April 2021 #Bus and Coach #TNB News

Stagecoach has announced that the latest easing of national lockdown will signal a return to service for a large majority of its buses, with more than 90% of pre-pandemic levels resuming operation. The company stated that the move follows consultation

01 April 2021 #Bus and Coach #TNB News

In a bid to support the country’s coach tourism industry, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has launched a new Backing Britain’s Coaches campaign. The Confederation believes that the industry can play a crucial role in the UK economy’s recovery,

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