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Belgium: De Lijn Invests in Depot Charging Infrastructure

Belgium: De Lijn Invests in Depot Charging Infrastructure

Sustainable transport provider De Lijn has approved an order for an extensive charging infrastructure for its bus depots.

Stagecoach Confirmed as Launch Customer for Alexander Dennis’ Enviro100EV

Stagecoach Confirmed as Launch Customer for Alexander Dennis̵...

Alexander Dennis has confirmed that Stagecoach is its launch customer for the Enviro100EV small electric bus, with an order for 20 units. 

Singapore LTA Further Electrifies Its Bus Fleet

Singapore LTA Further Electrifies Its Bus Fleet

Contracts to deliver 360 electric buses and their charging infrastructure have been awarded to four companies across Singapore.

VDL’s New Generation Citea Travels Over 500km on a Single Charge

VDL’s New Generation Citea Travels Over 500km on a Single C...

VDL Bus & Coach has demonstrated that its new generation Citea electric bus can cover more than 500 kilometres under operating conditions. 

Germany: Daimler Buses Delivers Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G Fuel Cell Buses to RNV

Germany: Daimler Buses Delivers Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G Fuel Cell...

Daimler Buses has delivered its first series-production Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G fuel cell articulated buses to Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr (RNV). 

Poland: Solaris to Deliver 10 New Electric Buses to Gniezno

Poland: Solaris to Deliver 10 New Electric Buses to Gniezno

Solaris Bus & Coach is set to deliver 10 new electric buses to the City of Gniezno, following a recent agreement between the two parties.

Australia: Transit Systems to Deploy Victoria’s First Hydrogen Buses

Australia: Transit Systems to Deploy Victoria’s First Hydro...

Transit Systems will soon deploy Victoria's first hydrogen buses around Melbourne, Australia as part of the state's zero-emission trial.

Wrightbus Electric Buses Launched in Oxford

Wrightbus Electric Buses Launched in Oxford

Wrightbus has launched a new series of zero-emission electric buses in Oxford as part of the city's effort to achieve net zero by 2040.

Poland: Solaris to Deliver 20 Urbino 12 Hydrogen Buses to Wałbrzych

Poland: Solaris to Deliver 20 Urbino 12 Hydrogen Buses to Wałbrzy...

Solaris Bus & Coach has signed a contract to deliver 20 Urbino 12  hydrogen buses to Wałbrzych, Poland. 

Dublin Bus’ Summerhill Depot Completes EV Charging Works

Dublin Bus’ Summerhill Depot Completes EV Charging Works

New vehicle charging facilities at Dublin Bus' Summerhill Depot have been completed and are due to enter operation this week.

Double-Articulated Škoda-Solaris Trolleybus to Operate in Prague

Double-Articulated Škoda-Solaris Trolleybus to Operate in Prague

DPP, Škoda and Solaris have presented the double-articulated trolleybus that will operate to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). 

UK: Additional Coaches to Join FlixBus Fleet

UK: Additional Coaches to Join FlixBus Fleet

FlixBus is expanding its partnership with Stockport-based operator, Belle Vue, who will add three new Yutong coaches to its fleet in 2024.

3 BRT Routes Planned for Metro Vancouver

3 BRT Routes Planned for Metro Vancouver

TransLink has announced that three new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors will be established in Metro Vancouver.

Making Bus Priority a True Priority

Making Bus Priority a True Priority

Silviya Barrett, Director of Policy and Research at Campaign for Better Transport looks at why the government should support the use of bus lanes.

Abellio Orders 80 Wrightbus Electric Buses for London

Abellio Orders 80 Wrightbus Electric Buses for London

Wrightbus has been awarded a new contract to deliver a further 80 electric buses to Abellio for operation in London. 

US Government Pledges $110 Million for Transport in Madison

US Government Pledges $110 Million for Transport in Madison

The FTA has announced it has awarded a 110.6 million USD construction grant to the city of Madison, Wisconsin.

Bus Supplier News

Unlocking the Future: Ticket Validators

Unlocking the Future: Ticket Validators

HID VAL100 multimedia ticket validators enable mass transit agencies to shape the ticketing experience on their terms.

Connecting Ontario Northland with Onboard Passenger Wi-Fi

Connecting Ontario Northland with Onboard Passenger Wi-Fi

ONTC introduces its new onboard Passenger Wi-Fi (by way of an Icomera X-Series mobile access router) and entertainment portal (GoView).

Cisco Partner Summit Bus Tracking Pilot

Cisco Partner Summit Bus Tracking Pilot

TechX partnered with Cisco for the Cisco Partner Summit 2023 to ensure the over 3,000 attendees arrived as planned.

Electreon DIPS System Named the Global Standard by SAE

Electreon DIPS System Named the Global Standard by SAE

Electreon and MAHLE’s wireless positioning methodology DIPS has been selected for the global SAE J2954 standard.

Ebusco Achieves First Commercial Success in Italy

Ebusco Achieves First Commercial Success in Italy

Operators can now order a pre-defined Ebusco 2.2 low-floor bus with a battery pack of more than 400 kWh through the Consip system.

The Workshop Equipment That Prevents Road Accidents

The Workshop Equipment That Prevents Road Accidents

Totalkare supports companies in maintaining their fleets with its workshop equipment, leading to improvements in depot and road safety.

Hitachi and FirstGroup Accelerate the UK’s Push to Electric Mobility

Hitachi and FirstGroup Accelerate the UK’s Push to Electric Mobil...

Hitachi and FirstGroup will purchase up to 1,000 electric bus batteries through a new joint venture for FirstGroup’s First Bus division.

Wavecom Attended Busworld Europe 2023

Wavecom Attended Busworld Europe 2023

Wavecom recently attended the largest bus and coach-only B2B exhibition in the world, Busworld Europe 2023.

Vehicle Diagnostic Equipment: Your FAQs Answered

Vehicle Diagnostic Equipment: Your FAQs Answered

Totalkare reveals what you need to know about vehicle diagnostic equipment — with the questions it gets asked the most.

GreenRoad and Stratio Partner to Solve Public Transport Challenges

GreenRoad and Stratio Partner to Solve Public Transport Challenge...

GreenRoad Technologies and Stratio have joined forces to bring transport fleets a best-in-breed AI-based solution.

Yutong Delivers 263 More Buses to Saudi Arabia

Yutong Delivers 263 More Buses to Saudi Arabia

Yutong has delivered another 263 units for the TGA long-distance passenger transport project of Saudi Transport Development Authority.

Integrating Transit’s Rate-My-Ride with Mosaiq Insights

Integrating Transit’s Rate-My-Ride with Mosaiq Insights

Snapper Services is joining forces with Transit, combining bus network performance reporting with real passenger insights.

Three Key Themes From Busworld

Three Key Themes From Busworld

Roger Brereton, head of sales at steering system manufacturer Pailton Engineering, identifies three key themes from Busworld 2023.

Totalkare Equips Grange Travel With Workshop Equipment

Totalkare Equips Grange Travel With Workshop Equipment

Full-service transport provider Grange Travel has recently opened its new workshop with equipment from industry experts Totalkare.

Northern Ireland Minister Hails Green Innovation at Wrightbus

Northern Ireland Minister Hails Green Innovation at Wrightbus

Northern Ireland Office Minister Steve Baker has visited transport manufacturer Wrightbus to hear about the company’s plans for the future.

Lifting Public Transit Performance With Individual Journey Views

Lifting Public Transit Performance With Individual Journey Views

Snapper Services makes improving public transit performance easy by providing comprehensive network and individual journey views.

Bus Fleet

Belgium: De Lijn Invests in Depot Charging Infrastructure

Belgium: De Lijn Invests in Depot Charging Infrastructure

Sustainable transport provider De Lijn has approved an order for an extensive charging infrastructure for its bus depots.

Stagecoach Confirmed as Launch Customer for Alexander Dennis’ Enviro100EV

Stagecoach Confirmed as Launch Customer for Alexander Dennis̵...

Alexander Dennis has confirmed that Stagecoach is its launch customer for the Enviro100EV small electric bus, with an order for 20 units. 

Singapore LTA Further Electrifies Its Bus Fleet

Singapore LTA Further Electrifies Its Bus Fleet

Contracts to deliver 360 electric buses and their charging infrastructure have been awarded to four companies across Singapore.

VDL’s New Generation Citea Travels Over 500km on a Single Charge

VDL’s New Generation Citea Travels Over 500km on a Single C...

VDL Bus & Coach has demonstrated that its new generation Citea electric bus can cover more than 500 kilometres under operating conditions. 

Germany: Daimler Buses Delivers Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G Fuel Cell Buses to RNV

Germany: Daimler Buses Delivers Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G Fuel Cell...

Daimler Buses has delivered its first series-production Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G fuel cell articulated buses to Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr (RNV). 

Poland: Solaris to Deliver 10 New Electric Buses to Gniezno

Poland: Solaris to Deliver 10 New Electric Buses to Gniezno

Solaris Bus & Coach is set to deliver 10 new electric buses to the City of Gniezno, following a recent agreement between the two parties.

Australia: Transit Systems to Deploy Victoria’s First Hydrogen Buses

Australia: Transit Systems to Deploy Victoria’s First Hydro...

Transit Systems will soon deploy Victoria's first hydrogen buses around Melbourne, Australia as part of the state's zero-emission trial.

Wrightbus Electric Buses Launched in Oxford

Wrightbus Electric Buses Launched in Oxford

Wrightbus has launched a new series of zero-emission electric buses in Oxford as part of the city's effort to achieve net zero by 2040.

Poland: Solaris to Deliver 20 Urbino 12 Hydrogen Buses to Wałbrzych

Poland: Solaris to Deliver 20 Urbino 12 Hydrogen Buses to Wałbrzy...

Solaris Bus & Coach has signed a contract to deliver 20 Urbino 12  hydrogen buses to Wałbrzych, Poland. 

Double-Articulated Škoda-Solaris Trolleybus to Operate in Prague

Double-Articulated Škoda-Solaris Trolleybus to Operate in Prague

DPP, Škoda and Solaris have presented the double-articulated trolleybus that will operate to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). 

UK: Additional Coaches to Join FlixBus Fleet

UK: Additional Coaches to Join FlixBus Fleet

FlixBus is expanding its partnership with Stockport-based operator, Belle Vue, who will add three new Yutong coaches to its fleet in 2024.

Abellio Orders 80 Wrightbus Electric Buses for London

Abellio Orders 80 Wrightbus Electric Buses for London

Wrightbus has been awarded a new contract to deliver a further 80 electric buses to Abellio for operation in London. 

Italy: Karsan Delivers 18-Metre e-ATA Electric Bus to Bologna

Italy: Karsan Delivers 18-Metre e-ATA Electric Bus to Bologna

Karsan has commenced deliveries of its 18-metre e-ATA electric buses ordered by TPER for service in Bologna, Italy. 

BYD to Supply Electric Buses for Canadian Customers

BYD to Supply Electric Buses for Canadian Customers

BYD will supply four Dreamer Type D Battery Electric Buses to Attridge Transportation and York University in Canada.

UK: Abellio Debuts New Single Deck EV Fleet in London

UK: Abellio Debuts New Single Deck EV Fleet in London

Abellio has officially debuted its brand-new line of single-deck electric buses, the e.City Gold, in London.

Washington Metro Launches Its First Electric Buses

Washington Metro Launches Its First Electric Buses

Washington Metro's first two 60-foot electric buses have entered service on route W4 from Anacostia to Deanwood.

Videos

Webinar – Maximising Your EV Battery Performance

Hitachi ZeroCarbon's Mike Nugent and Colm Gallagher discuss how to use advanced data analytics to enhance EV battery performance.

Bus Infrastructure

Dublin Bus’ Summerhill Depot Completes EV Charging Works

Dublin Bus’ Summerhill Depot Completes EV Charging Works

New vehicle charging facilities at Dublin Bus' Summerhill Depot have been completed and are due to enter operation this week.

3 BRT Routes Planned for Metro Vancouver

3 BRT Routes Planned for Metro Vancouver

TransLink has announced that three new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors will be established in Metro Vancouver.

US Government Pledges $110 Million for Transport in Madison

US Government Pledges $110 Million for Transport in Madison

The FTA has announced it has awarded a 110.6 million USD construction grant to the city of Madison, Wisconsin.

MBTA Launches Bus Priority Vision and Toolkit

MBTA Launches Bus Priority Vision and Toolkit

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has launched its Bus Priority Vision and Toolkit to support investments in 26 corridors.

Singapore: Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange to Open in November

Singapore: Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange to Open in November

The Singapore district of Jurong is set to open its new Town Hall Bus Interchange (JTHBI) later this month on Sunday, 26 November.

UK: Work to Commence on New Dudley Interchange

UK: Work to Commence on New Dudley Interchange

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has announced that work is set to begin on the new Dudley Interchange from the beginning of 2024. 

Hitachi Energy to Supply Grid-eMotion Charging for BRT Line in Genoa

Hitachi Energy to Supply Grid-eMotion Charging for BRT Line in Ge...

Hitachi Energy has been selected by Colas Rail Italiato to supply its Grid-eMotion charging system for the Val Bisagno BRT line in Genoa. 

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.

All the Latest News

Proterra Announces Sale of Proterra Transit and Energy Business Lines

Proterra Announces Sale of Proterra Transit and Energy Business L...

Proterra has announced the Chapter 11 sale of its Proterra Transit and Proterra Energy business lines to Phoenix Motor and CSI. 

Arriva to Expand Its Electric Bus Services in London

Arriva to Expand Its Electric Bus Services in London

Arriva has won an additional two bus contracts and has announced plans to invest in 87 new electric buses in London. 

Hong Kong: MTR Orders 35 Enviro500EVs from Alexander Dennis

Hong Kong: MTR Orders 35 Enviro500EVs from Alexander Dennis

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation has ordered 35 Enviro500EV electric double-deck buses from NFI subsidiary, Alexander Dennis. 

Scania Launches Biodiesel-Fuelled Bus Pilot in Côte d’Ivoire

Scania Launches Biodiesel-Fuelled Bus Pilot in Côte d’Ivoire

Scania West Africa is collaborating with TotalEnergies, ANADER, LA SIR and SOTRA to launch a biodiesel pilot in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. 

Volvo to Acquire Proterra’s Battery Business

Volvo to Acquire Proterra’s Battery Business

Volvo has announced that it is acquiring Proterra's battery business from Proterra Inc. and Proterra Operating Company. 

Dancer Bus Presents Lightweight Electric Buses at Smart City Expo

Dancer Bus Presents Lightweight Electric Buses at Smart City Expo

Dancer Bus has presented two fully electric buses at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

Czech Republic: Škoda Group to Provide Full Servicing for Teplice Buses

Czech Republic: Škoda Group to Provide Full Servicing for Teplice...

Škoda Group has won a contract to provide full-service maintenance work for a local bus fleet in the city of Teplice.

RTC Launches 4 Electric Buses in Southern Nevada

RTC Launches 4 Electric Buses in Southern Nevada

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has launched a fleet of four new electric buses. 

MBTA Launches Bus Priority Vision and Toolkit

MBTA Launches Bus Priority Vision and Toolkit

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has launched its Bus Priority Vision and Toolkit to support investments in 26 corridors.

Karsan Announces Launch into US Market

Karsan Announces Launch into US Market

Karsan has signed a distributorship agreement with Damera to supply its electric buses in the US.

$248 Million to Enhance Transit in British Columbia

$248 Million to Enhance Transit in British Columbia

The Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia and BC Transit are investing $248.5mn in buses and public transit infrastructure. 

Singapore: Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange to Open in November

Singapore: Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange to Open in November

The Singapore district of Jurong is set to open its new Town Hall Bus Interchange (JTHBI) later this month on Sunday, 26 November.

Arriva Orders 34 Wrightbus Electric Buses in London

Arriva Orders 34 Wrightbus Electric Buses in London

Wrightbus has received a new order to supply 34 Electroliner electric double-decker buses to Arriva in London.

Go North West and First Manchester to Operate Bee Network School Buses

Go North West and First Manchester to Operate Bee Network School ...

Go North West and First Manchester have been awarded contracts to operate school bus services for Greater Manchester's Bee Network. 

Rural Mobility: Taking Remote Control

Rural Mobility: Taking Remote Control

At Global Mobility Call, the Rural Mobility Conference addressed the need to improve connectivity for rural communities.

Alexander Dennis Unveils Its Latest Electric Buses

Alexander Dennis Unveils Its Latest Electric Buses

NFI subsidiary, Alexander Dennis has unveiled its latest next-generation electric buses: the Enviro100EV and Enviro400EV.

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