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Electric Buses: Ensuring Customers Don’t Get Taken for a Ride

Electric Buses: Ensuring Customers Don’t Get Taken for a Ride

Bus operators face several key challenges when switching fleets to electric vehicles, resulting in a potential impact on passengers.

Alexander Dennis Partners with Big Rig Manufacturing for Enviro500 Production

Alexander Dennis Partners with Big Rig Manufacturing for Enviro50...

Alexander Dennis has appointed Big Rig Manufacturing as its North American build partner to deliver forthcoming Enviro500 bus orders.

130 Double-Decker Electric Buses Now Operational in Coventry

130 Double-Decker Electric Buses Now Operational in Coventry

130 double-decker Enviro400 electric buses manufactured by Alexander Dennis and BYD for National Express Coventry are now in service.

The Bus-News Magazine Issue 2 2023 Is Here!

The Bus-News Magazine Issue 2 2023 Is Here!

We look at Busworld Europe and the challenges faced by bus operators when switching fleets to electric vehicles and the impact on passengers.

Siemens to Supply Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure in Germany

Siemens to Supply Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure in Germany

Siemens has received two orders to supply electric bus charging infrastructure in Hamburg and Saarlouis, Germany.

‘Low-Bridge’ Double-Decker Electric Buses to Launch in Leicester

‘Low-Bridge’ Double-Decker Electric Buses to Launch i...

Wrightbus’s first double-decker electric ‘low bridge’ buses will launch in Leicester next month for operation by Arriva.

Roam Launches Roam Move Electric Shuttle Bus in Kenya

Roam Launches Roam Move Electric Shuttle Bus in Kenya

Roam has introduced the Roam Move electric shuttle bus to help advance the electrification of transport in Kenya.

CapMetro Orders 26 NFI Electric Buses for Austin, Texas

CapMetro Orders 26 NFI Electric Buses for Austin, Texas

CapMetro has executed an option to order 26 battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG transit buses from New Flyer to operate in Austin, Texas.

Solaris Trollino 12 Trolleybus Completes Test Operations in Vancouver

Solaris Trollino 12 Trolleybus Completes Test Operations in Vanco...

The Solaris Trollino 12 trolleybus has completed a series of test drives in Vancouver, Canada, advancing Solaris' launch into North America.

TfL Awards Final Superloop Contract to Go-Ahead London

TfL Awards Final Superloop Contract to Go-Ahead London

Transport for London (TfL) has awarded a contract to Go-Ahead London to operate the city's Superloop route through the Silvertown Tunnel. 

BYD Delivers 6 Electric Buses to Baton Rouge

BYD Delivers 6 Electric Buses to Baton Rouge

The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has added six BYD | RIDE electric buses to its fleet. 

Škoda to Supply Electrical Equipment for New Trolleybuses in Sweden

Škoda to Supply Electrical Equipment for New Trolleybuses in Swed...

Škoda Group will supply the complete electrical equipment for three trolleybuses being manufactured by Solaris for Landskrona, Sweden.

Solaris to Deliver 90 Hydrogen Buses to Venice

Solaris to Deliver 90 Hydrogen Buses to Venice

Solaris has been awarded a contract to supply 90 hydrogen buses to Azienda Veneziana della Mobilita (AVM) in Venice, Italy. 

Planning the Bus & Coach Transition to Zero Emission

Planning the Bus & Coach Transition to Zero Emission

The Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Conference returns this October alongside Busworld Europe. Find out what's to come at the 2023 edition.

Daimler Buses to Showcase ADAS Safety Technologies at Busworld Europe

Daimler Buses to Showcase ADAS Safety Technologies at Busworld Eu...

Daimler Buses will showcase a range of new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) at Busworld Europe in Brussels.

Italy: 130 Hydrogen Buses Ordered for Bologna and Ferrara

Italy: 130 Hydrogen Buses Ordered for Bologna and Ferrara

Bologna's municipal public transport operator, TPER has ordered 130 hydrogen buses from Solaris for use in Bologna and Ferrara, Italy. 

Bus Supplier News

Golden Dragon Showcases at CIFIT

Golden Dragon Showcases at CIFIT

Golden Dragon showcased its 5G-connected autonomous driving logistic vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell medium-sized coach at CIFIT.

XCharge Receives Investment from Shell Ventures

XCharge Receives Investment from Shell Ventures

XCharge Group has secured a new investment from Shell Ventures. This marks the second successive investment from Shell Ventures.

Improving Air Quality in Public Transportation

Improving Air Quality in Public Transportation

Lumin-Air believes the benefits of improving air quality in public transportation go beyond the health & safety of riders & operators.

ZF at Busworld 2023

ZF at Busworld 2023

ZF is gearing up to present its latest advancements in bus and coach technologies at Busworld 2023 in Brussels (October 7-12).

87 Yutong Apron Buses Exported to Saudi Arabia

87 Yutong Apron Buses Exported to Saudi Arabia

The shipping ceremony of 87 apron buses, exported from China to Saudi Arabia, was held in Yutong's New Energy Plant this month.

The Evolution of the European Bus Industry

The Evolution of the European Bus Industry

To reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector, the European Commission has proposed new emission targets for heavy-duty vehicles from 2030.

NEXCOM Advancing Mobility Systems for Public Transit at APTA

NEXCOM Advancing Mobility Systems for Public Transit at APTA

NEXCOM will showcase its infotainment, video surveillance, and edge AI computing solutions for public transit at the APTA Expo 2023.

Transit Agencies and Onboard Systems Need a Single Source of Connectivity

Transit Agencies and Onboard Systems Need a Single Source of Conn...

Icomera presents 5 reasons why transit agencies and onboard systems only need a single source of connectivity.

Hand Rail Buttons HSTIV, HSTIA and M-360 at Busworld 2023

Hand Rail Buttons HSTIV, HSTIA and M-360 at Busworld 2023

TSL-ESCHA will be presenting the HSTIV, HSTIA and M-360 hand rail buttons at Busworld in Brussels (Hall 5, Booth 530) from 7-12 October.

Masats Will Present Its Latest Innovations at Busworld Brussels

Masats Will Present Its Latest Innovations at Busworld Brussels

Masats will be presenting its innovations in accessibility systems for public transport at the Busworld fair in Brussels.

Why Workshops Need To Get Serious About Vehicle Cleaning

Why Workshops Need To Get Serious About Vehicle Cleaning

Totalkare Ltd stresses the importance of keeping your fleet clean and having the right equipment to clean your vehicles efficiently.

The 5 Safety Features That Every Vehicle Inspection Pit Needs

The 5 Safety Features That Every Vehicle Inspection Pit Needs

Totalkare tells you what you need to know about today’s vehicle pits and the modern safety features that make them more attractive than ever.

Yutong Pockets Six Awards in EB-PAC

Yutong Pockets Six Awards in EB-PAC

Yutong won 6 trophies at the 2023 Electric Bus - Performance Assessment Competition (EB-PAC) for its 10.5m and 12m Yuguang electric buses.

Budapest Public Transit Network Trials Pay&Go Technology

Budapest Public Transit Network Trials Pay&Go Technology

Budapest public transport operator, BKK, has commenced a pilot scheme for an innovative contactless fare payment platform from Switchio.

How Does Wheel Alignment Work?

How Does Wheel Alignment Work?

Totalkare shares its wisdom on wheel alignment - how it works, what you're looking for, and how the right equipment can help you save money.

Research Project IDEA has Started!

Research Project IDEA has Started!

PSI Transcom GmbH has announced that it will continue to research and test the automation of bus depots until the end of 2024.

Bus Fleet

Electric Buses: Ensuring Customers Don’t Get Taken for a Ride

Electric Buses: Ensuring Customers Don’t Get Taken for a Ride

Bus operators face several key challenges when switching fleets to electric vehicles, resulting in a potential impact on passengers.

130 Double-Decker Electric Buses Now Operational in Coventry

130 Double-Decker Electric Buses Now Operational in Coventry

130 double-decker Enviro400 electric buses manufactured by Alexander Dennis and BYD for National Express Coventry are now in service.

‘Low-Bridge’ Double-Decker Electric Buses to Launch in Leicester

‘Low-Bridge’ Double-Decker Electric Buses to Launch i...

Wrightbus’s first double-decker electric ‘low bridge’ buses will launch in Leicester next month for operation by Arriva.

Roam Launches Roam Move Electric Shuttle Bus in Kenya

Roam Launches Roam Move Electric Shuttle Bus in Kenya

Roam has introduced the Roam Move electric shuttle bus to help advance the electrification of transport in Kenya.

CapMetro Orders 26 NFI Electric Buses for Austin, Texas

CapMetro Orders 26 NFI Electric Buses for Austin, Texas

CapMetro has executed an option to order 26 battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG transit buses from New Flyer to operate in Austin, Texas.

Solaris Trollino 12 Trolleybus Completes Test Operations in Vancouver

Solaris Trollino 12 Trolleybus Completes Test Operations in Vanco...

The Solaris Trollino 12 trolleybus has completed a series of test drives in Vancouver, Canada, advancing Solaris' launch into North America.

BYD Delivers 6 Electric Buses to Baton Rouge

BYD Delivers 6 Electric Buses to Baton Rouge

The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has added six BYD | RIDE electric buses to its fleet. 

Solaris to Deliver 90 Hydrogen Buses to Venice

Solaris to Deliver 90 Hydrogen Buses to Venice

Solaris has been awarded a contract to supply 90 hydrogen buses to Azienda Veneziana della Mobilita (AVM) in Venice, Italy. 

Italy: 130 Hydrogen Buses Ordered for Bologna and Ferrara

Italy: 130 Hydrogen Buses Ordered for Bologna and Ferrara

Bologna's municipal public transport operator, TPER has ordered 130 hydrogen buses from Solaris for use in Bologna and Ferrara, Italy. 

Poland: Solaris to Deliver 5 Electric Buses to Głogów

Poland: Solaris to Deliver 5 Electric Buses to Głogów

Gmina Miejska in Głogów, Poland has ordered its first five electric buses and the related charging infrastructure from Solaris. 

Tata Motors Delivers 400 Starbus Electric Buses to Delhi

Tata Motors Delivers 400 Starbus Electric Buses to Delhi

Tata Motors has delivered 400 Starbus electric buses to the Delhi Transport Corporation via its subsidiary, TML CV Mobility Solutions Ltd.

MCV to Manufacture Bus Bodies for Volvo Buses

MCV to Manufacture Bus Bodies for Volvo Buses

Volvo Buses has signed an agreement with MCV for the manufacture of bus bodies for its city and intercity buses.

Solaris to Deliver 18 Urbino Hydrogen Buses to Cologne

Solaris to Deliver 18 Urbino Hydrogen Buses to Cologne

Regionalverkehr Köln (RKV) has placed its third order for Solaris to deliver hydrogen buses to Cologne, Germany.

Poland: Szczecinek Orders 5 Ikarus Electric Buses

Poland: Szczecinek Orders 5 Ikarus Electric Buses

The city of Szczecinek in Poland has ordered five fully electric buses from Hungarian bus manufacturer, Ikarus.

First York Launches New Fleet of Electric Buses

First York Launches New Fleet of Electric Buses

First Bus has begun rolling out a new fleet of Wrightbus electric buses in York with the view of fully electrifying its fleet this year. 

Transit Systems Deploys Hydrogen Buses in Adelaide

Transit Systems Deploys Hydrogen Buses in Adelaide

Transit Systems has announced that South Australia's first two hydrogen buses have entered service with Adelaide Metro. 

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Wavecom Technologies provides a complete IoT and Smart Cities' connectivity solution based on IoT Gateways (5G Native).

Bus Infrastructure

Siemens to Supply Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure in Germany

Siemens to Supply Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure in Germany

Siemens has received two orders to supply electric bus charging infrastructure in Hamburg and Saarlouis, Germany.

Washington Metro Receives FTA Grant to Electrify Cinder Bed Bus Garage

Washington Metro Receives FTA Grant to Electrify Cinder Bed Bus G...

Washington Metro has received a 104 million USD FTA grant to convert its Cinder Bed Road bus garage to exclusively serve electric buses.

Siemens to Acquire Heliox to Offer Charging Solutions for Electric Buses

Siemens to Acquire Heliox to Offer Charging Solutions for Electri...

Siemens has signed an agreement to acquire Heliox, which specialises in charging solutions for electric buses and trucks. 

UK: TfL to Redevelop Kingston Cromwell Road Bus Station

UK: TfL to Redevelop Kingston Cromwell Road Bus Station

Transport for London will begin construction on its Kingston Cromwell Road bus station to modernise the facility and improve accessibility. 

NYC DOT Completes Northern Boulevard Bus Priority Project

NYC DOT Completes Northern Boulevard Bus Priority Project

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) has completed its Northern Boulevard bus priority project in Queens.

ABC Companies Launches North America’s Largest Coach Charging Facility

ABC Companies Launches North America’s Largest Coach Charging Fac...

ABC Companies, Proterra and PG&E have launched North America’s largest coach charging facility in Newark, California. 

First Bus to Establish All-Electric Bus Depot in Norwich

First Bus to Establish All-Electric Bus Depot in Norwich

First Bus has commenced work to transform its Norwich Roundtree Way site into a fully electric depot for 70 Wrightbus vehicles.

UK: Work Underway on Electric Bus Charging Hub in Oxford

UK: Work Underway on Electric Bus Charging Hub in Oxford

The Go-Ahead Group and Zenobē have commenced construction on an electric bus charging hub at Oxford Bus Company's Cowley House depot.  

Electric Trolleybus Corridor to Connect Mexico City and the State of Mexico

Electric Trolleybus Corridor to Connect Mexico City and the State...

Sener will provide engineering and planning services for an electric trolleybus system between Chalco and Santa Marta in Mexico.

Norway: Electreon to Construct Electric Road to Wirelessly Charge Buses

Norway: Electreon to Construct Electric Road to Wirelessly Charge...

The Transportation Authority of Trøndelag County has selected Electreon's wireless Electric Road System to power AtB's BRT routes. 

Zenobē and National Express Deliver Electric Glastonbury Shuttle Service

Zenobē and National Express Deliver Electric Glastonbury Shuttle ...

Zenobē and National Express are deploying the first fully electric shuttle bus service for customers attending Glastonbury Festival.

First Bus to Establish Consumer Charging Hub at Summercourt Depot

First Bus to Establish Consumer Charging Hub at Summercourt Depot

First Bus has become the first operator in the UK to establish a consumer charging hub at its bus depot in Summercourt, Cornwall. 

US: MARTA to Break Ground on Atlanta’s First BRT Route

US: MARTA to Break Ground on Atlanta’s First BRT Route

MARTA and the City of Atlanta have announced a groundbreaking celebration for the region's first bus rapid transit (BRT) line on 15 June. 

Blue Bird Opens EV Build-Up Centre to Expand Electric School Bus Production Capacity

Blue Bird Opens EV Build-Up Centre to Expand Electric School Bus ...

Blue Bird Corporation has celebrated the opening of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Build-up Center in Fort Valley, Georgia. 

Bus Éireann Contracts Hitachi Energy to Electrify Limerick Depot

Bus Éireann Contracts Hitachi Energy to Electrify Limerick Depot

Bus Éireann has signed a 3 million EUR contract with Hitachi Energy to electrify its depot in Roxboro, Limerick.

Canada: New Bus Lanes to Be Commissioned in Montréal

Canada: New Bus Lanes to Be Commissioned in Montréal

The City of Montréal and the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) are commissioning new dedicated bus lanes in Montréal this year. 

All the Latest News

UK Government Announces ZEBRA 2 Funding for Zero-Emission Buses

UK Government Announces ZEBRA 2 Funding for Zero-Emission Buses

The UK government has announced up to 129 million GBP in funding to help local transport authorities deploy additional zero-emission buses. 

ADAS Technologies to Enhance Safety for London Buses

ADAS Technologies to Enhance Safety for London Buses

TfL has published a new Bus Safety Strategy that outlines its planned actions to achieve Vision Zero in London.

Scotland to Grant Bus Franchising and Partnership Powers to Local Authorities

Scotland to Grant Bus Franchising and Partnership Powers to Local...

The Scottish Government has laid new regulations in parliament to grant bus franchising and partnership powers to local transport authorities.

Washington Metro Receives FTA Grant to Electrify Cinder Bed Bus Garage

Washington Metro Receives FTA Grant to Electrify Cinder Bed Bus G...

Washington Metro has received a 104 million USD FTA grant to convert its Cinder Bed Road bus garage to exclusively serve electric buses.

BYD Delivers 2 BYD | RIDE Electric Buses to Burlington, North Carolina

BYD Delivers 2 BYD | RIDE Electric Buses to Burlington, North Car...

The City of Burlington in North Carolina has taken delivery of two BYD | RIDE electric buses to operate as part of its Link Transit Fleet.

TfL Launches Over 80 Electric Buses in Sutton

TfL Launches Over 80 Electric Buses in Sutton

Transport for London (TfL) has announced that more than 80 electric buses have entered service in the south London borough of Sutton.

BYD Delivers 10 Double-Decker Electric Buses to Chile

BYD Delivers 10 Double-Decker Electric Buses to Chile

BYD has delivered 10 double-decker BYD B12C01 electric buses to Chile to operate as part of the RED Mobility system in Santiago. 

UK: The Harrogate Bus Company Orders 39 Electric Buses

UK: The Harrogate Bus Company Orders 39 Electric Buses

The Harrogate Bus Company has ordered 39 electric buses to convert its fleet of buses in North Yorkshire to electric power.

Siemens to Acquire Heliox to Offer Charging Solutions for Electric Buses

Siemens to Acquire Heliox to Offer Charging Solutions for Electri...

Siemens has signed an agreement to acquire Heliox, which specialises in charging solutions for electric buses and trucks. 

Arlington Transit Orders 4 Battery-Electric Buses

Arlington Transit Orders 4 Battery-Electric Buses

Arlington Transit (ART) has purchased its first four battery-electric buses manufactured by GILLIG to replace aging vehicles in its fleet.

RTC Launches Nevada’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses

RTC Launches Nevada’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses

 The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has added two hydrogen fuel cell electric buses to its fleet.

SL7 Superloop Bus Route Launches in London

SL7 Superloop Bus Route Launches in London

On 19 August, Transport for London launched its third route to form part of the Superloop express bus network.

Solaris Delivers Additional Electric Buses to Latvia

Solaris Delivers Additional Electric Buses to Latvia

In Latvia, Solaris has delivered two Urbino 12 electric buses to SIA "VTU" and an Urbino 8.9 LE to Valsts Asinsdonoru Centrs.

Proterra to Reorganise Business after Filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Proterra to Reorganise Business after Filing for Chapter 11 Bankr...

Proterra has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and has announced that it is now taking action to maximise the value of its business.

Amtrak Launches Its First Electric Bus on Cascades Thruway Route

Amtrak Launches Its First Electric Bus on Cascades Thruway Route

The Washington Department of Transportation and Amtrak are replacing a diesel bus on the Amtrak Cascades route with an electric vehicle.

Heramba to Acquire Kiepe Electric from Knorr-Bremse

Heramba to Acquire Kiepe Electric from Knorr-Bremse

Heramba has entered into an agreement with Knorr-Bremse to acquire Kiepe Electric, a company focused on electrifying road and rail transport.

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