Testing Equipment News
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New York’s RTS Orders 44 Xcelsior Clean-Diesel Buses from New Flyer
New Flyer of America has received an order from New York’s Regional Transit Service (RTS) to supply 44 Xcelsior clean-diesel transit buses.
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Hayden AI Pilots Perception Platform to Improve Fleet Efficiency in Barcelona
Hayden AI is set to install its revolutionary mobile perception platform on Barcelona’s public transit buses for a six-month pilot project.
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UK Government to Invest £1 Billion in Bus Services
The UK government is investing over 1 billion GBP to support bus services nationwide, with an emphasis on rural areas and smaller towns.
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New Flyer Secures Largest Hydrogen Bus Order with SamTrans
New Flyer of America has received its largest hydrogen fuel cell bus order to deliver 108 Xcelsior CHARGE FC to SamTrans in California.
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Buenos Aires Launches Tender for 20 Electric "Trambuses"
The City of Buenos Aires has issued a tender to acquire 20 electric trambuses as a sustainable transportation option.
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UK: Single Bus Fare Cap to Rise from £2 to £3
UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced that the bus fare cap in England will rise from 2 GBP to 3 GBP at the end of this year.
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Selwyns Travel Expands Workshop Capabilities with Totalkare Pit
Selwyns Travel has installed a vehicle inspection pit from Totalkare, which will improve the company's maintenance capabilities.
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The Bus-News Magazine Issue 2 2024 Is Here!
Euro Bus Expo 2024; Can the bus industry keep pace with the rollout of new technologies to deliver efficient and desirable services? & more!
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LibertyBus Awarded 10-Year Contract to Operate Bus Services in Jersey
LibertyBus, the current operator of bus services in Jersey, has been awarded a ten-year contract to continue running services on the island.
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Talking Telematics and Data: Interview with Bus & Coach Buyer
Bus & Coach Buyer sat down with Snapper Services' Director of Business Development, Jon Salmon.
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Innovative Vehicles Presented at FIAA 2024
FIAA, the international bus and coach show, is currently under way in Madrid. Major bus manufacturers are displaying their innovative vehicl…
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Kinetic Introduces New Zero-Emission Bus for Central Queensland
A new electric bus will carry mine workers employed by Stanmore Resources in the Bowen Basin, Australia, to and from the Poitrel mine.
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Ebusco Initiates Legal Proceedings for Payment of 45 Buses
Ebusco has initiated legal proceedings against a customer for the payment of 45 12-metre buses.
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Siemens Secures Contract with Unibuss to Optimise e-Bus Charging
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has signed a contract with Unibuss to deliver its Depot360 tool to optimise charging for electric buses.
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Go-Ahead to Invest £500m in Electric Buses
Bus operator Go-Ahead announced it is investing £500m in decarbonising its fleet. The funds will pay for up to 1,200 electric buses.
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Romania: Karsan to Deliver 38 e-ATA Electric Buses in Botosani
Botosani Municipality has contracted Karsan to supply 38 10-metre e-ATA electric buses, strengthening the manufacturer's presence in Romania…
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Transdev Orders 90 Solaris Electric Buses for Utrecht
Transdev Nederland Holding has ordered 96 electric buses from Solaris to be delivered to Utrecht by the end of 2025.
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The Green Standard in Lifting Technology
Why should you choose EARTHLIFT by Stertil-Koni – the industry's first ‘green’ lifting column – for your heavy-duty lifting requirements?
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Smart Eye's Driver Monitoring System Achieves Approval with Solaris
Smart Eye's Commercial Vehicle (CV) Alert driver support system has successfully passed the homologation process with Solaris.
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Daimler Buses and H2 MOBILITY to Supply Hydrogen Stations for Buses
Daimler Buses is collaborating with H2 MOBILITY to improve the rollout of hydrogen-based infrastructure for buses.
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Arriva Deploys BYD Electric Buses in Madrid
Arriva has introduced 21 BYD electric buses in the Madrid region, alongside the electrification of its second depot in Móstoles.
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ZF Opens New 800V Test & Validation Laboratory in the UK
ZF recently opened the UK’s first-of-its-kind HV Test & Validation Laboratory at its R&D Hub near Solihull.
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Karsan Delivers First e-Jest Electric Minibus in Japan
Electric bus manufacturer, Karsan, has launched its first e-JEST minibus to Ina City, Nagano in central Japan.
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US: MBTA Pilots NextGen Bus Navigation Technology
MBTA has launched its NextGen Bus Navigation Pilot Program, aimed at assisting bus operators in navigating detours and road challenges.
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France: Irizar e-mobility to Deliver Electric Buses in Brest
Irizar e-mobility has been contracted to supply new electric buses for the Bibus network in Brest Métropole, Brittany.
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Belgium: De Lijn to Introduce Electric Midi Buses in Mechelen
Flanders transport operator, De Lijn is set to deploy six emission-free electric midi buses in Mechelen, Belgium.
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Alexander Dennis Electric Buses Achieve 97% Charging Efficiency
Alexander Dennis' next-generation electric buses have achieved a 97% charging efficiency through Zemo Partnership testing.
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Netherlands: Arriva Orders 30 Solaris Electric Buses for West Brabant
Arriva has ordered 30 Solaris electric buses for operations in the West-Brabant region of the Netherlands.
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Wrightbus Reports on Its Continued Growth
Bus manufacturer, Wrightbus has announced the latest data presenting its continued growth in the UK bus sector.
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UK: Go-Ahead to Invest £500 Million in 1,200 Electric Buses
Go-Ahead is investing 500 million GBP in the production of 1,200 zero-emission electric buses through a partnership with Wrightbus.
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Netherlands: Arriva Orders 157 Citea Electric Buses from VDL Bus & Coach
Arriva has ordered 157 new generation Citea electric buses from VDL Bus & Coach for its West Brabant concession in the Netherlands.
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Paving the Way for AI and High-Performance Computing
ADLINK Technology has published a new whitepaper, Paving the Way for AI and High-Performance Computing.
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Flix North America and Green Energy to Install Solar Panels on Intercity Buses
Flix North America, parent company of FlixBus and Greyhound, has partnered with Green Energy to install solar panels on its intercity buses.
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Work Progresses on New York's Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement Project
The Final Environmental Impact Statement has been signed for New York's Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement Project.
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Arriva to Operate Electric Bus Fleet in Budapest
Arriva has secured contracts in Budapest to become the first operator to run a fully electric bus fleet in the Hungarian capital.
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Ireland: NTA Seeks Market Engagement on Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure
Ireland's NTA has announced an Early Market Engagement opportunity as it prepares to procure electric bus charging infrastructure.
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Toronto Transit Commission Receives First Electric Buses
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has received the first two of 340 new battery-electric buses, manufactured by New Flyer and Nova Bus.
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Go-Ahead London Orders 32 Alexander Dennis Small Electric Buses
Alexander Dennis Limited has secured an order from Go-Ahead London to deliver 32 Enviro100EV small electric buses.
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Masats Is Presenting Its Latest Technological Advances at FIAA
Masats will be presenting several new innovations at FIAA, the international bus and coach trade fair, on 22–25 October 2024.
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Stagecoach to Supply Electric Buses for Silvertown Tunnel Cyclists
Stagecoach has been selected by Transport for London (TfL) to supply electric buses for the Silvertown Tunnel's new cycle shuttle bus servic…
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Karsan Partners with Cosmobilis to Strengthen Its Position in Europe
At the European Mobility Exposition, Karsan partnered with Cosmobilis Group on operations in France, Belgium, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
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Solaris Displays Urbino 12 Hydrogen Bus at European Mobility Expo
At the European Mobility Expo, Solaris Bus & Coach is presenting its Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen bus in Strasbourg, France.
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Flix to Launch Coach Services in Mexico
Flix SE has announced plans to launch its Flixbus coach services in Mexico in the first half of 2025.
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Stertil-Koni Supplies Dakar Mobilité with Vehicle Lifts for BRT
Stertil-Koni has supplied Dakar Mobilité with mobile column vehicle lifts for the operation of a Bus Rapid Transit system in Senegal.
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BYD Delivers 100 Electric Buses in Uruguay
BYD has delivered 100 fully electric buses to Uruguay's largest public transit operator, CUTCSA.
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Italy: 23 Yutong Electric Buses Delivered in Como
Italian bus operator, Asf Autolinee, has introduced 23 Yutong battery electric buses into service in Como.
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Totalkare Showcasing Workshop Equipment at Euro Bus Expo 2024
Totalkare will be exhibiting a line-up of products at Euro Bus Expo, due to take place on 12-14 November 2024 at the NEC Birmingham.
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InnoTrans 2024 Bus Display IN PICTURES
As part of the InnoTrans 2024 trade fair, 11 electric and hydrogen buses are on display in Messe Berlin's Summer Garden.
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InnoTrans 2024: PSI and Unikie to Present Automated Bus Depot
At InnoTrans 2024 this week, PSI Transcom and Unikie will be demonstrating how bus depots can be fully automated.
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FlixBus Introduces Prospect Coaches to UK Network
FlixBus has announced the introduction of Prospect Coaches as a new partner on its UK network.
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InnoTrans 2024: Streamlining Depot Operations for Electric Buses
At InnoTrans, Goal Systems sat down with Olaf Bödecker from PSI Transcom to discuss how operations can be optimised at electric bus depots.
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InnoTrans 2024: CRRC Presents Its Autonomous Rapid Transit Vehicle 2.0
CRRC presented its Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) 2.0 vehicle at InnoTrans 2024 today, though why does it want to be a train?
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Wavecom Will Be Present at InnoTrans 2024!
Wavecom will be attending InnoTrans in Berlin this week, to demonstrate their onboard connectivity solution for bus and rail.
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NEXCOM at Embedded World North America 2024
NEXCOM will showcase its new ATC 3750-IP7-6C ruggedised computer designed for autonomous machines at Embedded World North America 2024.
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Snapper Services Unveils Mosaiq Global Transit Index at InnoTrans 2024
The inaugural Mosaiq Global Public Transit Index compares the On-Time Performance (OTP) of bus networks in eight global locations.
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Bee Network Celebrates First Year with Record Passenger Numbers
A year ago, Greater Manchester’s Bee Network became the first area in nearly 40 years to bring buses back under local control.
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Karsan e-JEST Electric Minibuses Deployed in Santa Maria
Karsan is continuing its expansion in North America with the delivery of 14 e-JEST electric minibuses to Santa Maria, California.
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Wrightbus Electric Buses to Serve Belfast City Airport
Wrightbus has supplied new electric buses to serve passengers travelling to and from Belfast City Airport (BHD) on Translink's 600 route.
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IVECO BUS and ZF Partner to Deliver e-Mobility Solutions
IVECO BUS and ZF are collaborating to deliver e-mobility solutions to support the decarbonisation of passenger transport.
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Karsan to Present Its Autonomous e-ATAK Electric Bus at InnoTrans
Karsan is presenting its Autonomous e-ATAK electric bus at three major events in Germany and Portugal this September.
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Yutong E11pro Extreme Heat Challenge Debuts!
Saudi Arabia has been embracing new energy vehicles and also strategically diversifying its energy portfolio in recent years.
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MAN to Deliver 50 Electric Buses to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
MAN has received an order to supply 50 electric buses to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to enhance its passenger transport operations.
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Irizar e-mobility to Deliver New Electric Buses in Madrid
La Veloz, part of the Samar Group, is adding two new Irizar e-mobility electric buses to its fleet in Madrid, Spain.
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FlixBus and Chalfont Coaches Further Expand UK Coach Network
FlixBus has announced a new partnership with Chalfont Coaches, a family-owned business based in Northampton
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France: IVECO Hydrogen Buses to Provide BRT Services in Brittany
Lorient Agglomeration has ordered 19 IVECO BUS hydrogen vehicles to provide Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services in Brittany, France.
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Solaris Urbino 18 Hydrogen Named Bus of the Year 2025
At IAA Transportation, the Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen bus was named "Bus of the Year 2025" by the international Bus of the Year jury.
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Alexander Dennis Launches Enviro100EV Electric Bus in Hong Kong
Alexander Dennis has introduced its new Enviro100EV small zero-emission electric bus at the ReThink HK sustainability event in Hong Kong.
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Karsan to Implement Toyota Motor Europe's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
Karsan has partnered with Toyota Motor Europe to implement fuel cell technology in its first hydrogen buses in 2025.
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UK Government Ends Funding for Bus Retrofit Technology
The UK's Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh has confirmed the government's decision to permanently end funding for bus retrofit initiatives.
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Alexander Dennis Faces Potential Redundancies in Scotland
Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group, has initiated a consultation process regarding 160 jobs at risk of redundancy in Scotland.
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49 MAN Lion's City E Electric Buses Ordered for Munich Airport
Munich Airport (MUC) has ordered 49 all-electric MAN Lion's City E buses as part of its sustainability strategy.
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First Solaris Articulated Hydrogen Buses Enter RVK Fleet in Cologne
In early September, RVK introduced the first Solaris articulated hydrogen buses into Cologne’s public transport network.
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Canada: Nova Bus Delivers 6 Electric Buses to Durham Region Transit
In Ontario, Canada, Durham Region Transit (DRT) has welcomed its first six electric buses, supplied by Nova Bus.
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Stagecoach to Take Over Bus Operations in Guernsey
Stagecoach has secured a 5-year contract to take over public transport operations in Guernsey from 1 April 2025.
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Nigeria: Optibus to Digitalise Lagos Bus Rapid Transit
Optibus's software has been selected as the planning and scheduling system for Lagos’ Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network.
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Belfast's Grand Central Station Opens for Bus Services
Translink has celebrated the opening of Grand Central Station, a 340 million GBP public transport hub in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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3G Shutdown: Implications for On-Board Bus Connectivity
Wavecom Technologies examines how the 3G shutdown can affect on-board bus connectivity and how to overcome this.
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UK: Local Authorities Granted Powers to Take Control of Bus Services
UK Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has unveiled measures to revolutionise bus services across England, granting powers to local leaders.
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Yutong Delivers 36 CNG Buses in Uzbekistan
Bus manufacturer, Yutong has delivered 36 CNG buses to Uzbekistan, enhancing the nation's sustainable transport options.
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Equipmake Unveils Its Latest Heavy-Duty Electric Bus Motor
At Cenex Expo, Equipmake has unveiled a heavy-duty electric motor for buses and trucks with double the continuous power of its predecessor.
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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Commences Bus Station Renovation
In collaboration with Vervoerregio Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport (AMS) has commenced a major renovation project to upgrade its bus station.
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METRO Deploys Its First Electric Buses in Houston
The Metro Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) has deployed its first electric buses for regular service in Houston.
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New Research Highlights the Economic Benefit of UK Bus Services
Recent research commissioned by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has revealed the economic benefits of local bus services.
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Wrightbus Unveils Demonstrator Hydrogen Coach
Wrightbus has unveiled its latest hydrogen coach demonstrator at Cenex Expo, taking place at UTAC Millbrook in the UK.
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Saga Tenix Establishes Presence in the UK
Tenix is now establishing its own office in the UK, with David Rooney named as Sales Director for the UK and Ireland.
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Bee Network Awards Final Round of Contracts in Greater Manchester
Diamond Bus and Go North West have been awarded contracts to run school bus services in the final phase of the Bee Network rollout.
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Exploring the Marvel of Double Decker Buses: Enhancing Urban Transit
Wrightbus delves into the world of double deckers and uncover the reasons behind their enduring popularity and practicality.
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Dublin Express Transitions from Diesel to HVO Fuel
Dublin Express has become the first passenger transport operator in Ireland to transition from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
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National Express Sells Mortons Travel to Rambler Group Holdings
Rambler Group Holdings has successfully acquired Mortons Travel from National Express for an undisclosed sum.
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Germany: FC Bayern and MAN to Build Bus Charging Hub at Allianz Arena
In partnership with MAN Truck & Bus, FC Bayern Munich is set to build a Charging Hub for electric trucks and buses at the Allianz Arena.
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F.R. Willetts Enhances Fleet Safety with Totalkare
F.R. Willetts has recently installed Totalkare’s Mobile Brake Tester to elevate the safety and efficiency of its fleet.
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Argentina: Equipmake to Supply Zero Emission Drivetrains in Agrale Buses
Equipmake has received an initial order to supply five Zero Emission Drivetrains (ZEDs) to South American bus manufacturer, Agrale S.A.
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Arriva to Deploy New Electric Buses in the Czech Republic
Arriva Group is introducing 16 new SOR NS electric buses in Kladno, the Czech Republic alongside a purpose-built charging hub.
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Report Details Accessibility Challenges for Disabled Passengers in the UK
Bus Users UK has published a new study detailing accessibility challenges disabled passengers face when travelling by bus across the UK.
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Daimler Buses and ChargePoint to Integrate Telematics Software
ChargePoint and Daimler Buses have partnered to integrate telematics and charge management systems with Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses.
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UK: National Express Coventry Trials Volvo BZL Electric Bus
National Express Coventry has announced plans to trial a Volvo BZL Electric single-decker bus over the coming weeks.
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Slovakia: SOR and Škoda Group to Supply Electric Buses in Košice
SOR Libchavy and Škoda Group will deliver up to 30 articulated 18-metre electric buses to the Košice Public Transport Company in Slovakia.
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New Handrail Button HSTIAV
TSL-ESCHA's innovative new handrail button seamlessly integrates acoustic, visual, and haptic feedback into a single button.
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Smart Eye Releases Driver Monitoring System for Buses
Smart Eye has unveiled AIS Focus, a GSR-compliant Driver Monitoring System (DMS) for buses and trucks.
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10 Manufacturers to Exhibit at InnoTrans' Bus Display
The Bus Display at InnoTrans 2024 will present the latest in bus technology, including complete vehicles and charging infrastructure.
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Otokar Exports Bus Monitor System to Portugal
Turkish bus manufacturer, Otokar has exported its telematics solution, Bus Monitor, to Portugal for the first time.
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PSI Presents Integrated System at InnoTrans 2024
PSI Transcom will present IT systems for sustainable and efficient transport at InnoTrans, taking place on 24–27 September 2024 in Berlin.
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Liverpool Demonstrates New Rapid 'Glider' Bus
Liverpool City Region is demonstrating its new rapid ‘Glider’ bus to serve Liverpool Airport and the city's football stadiums by 2028.
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Collaborating with Tower Transit
Snapper Services recently caught up with Sam Greaves, Tower Transit’s Commercial Manager to discuss feedback and impressions.
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New Flyer Hybrid-Electric Bus to Feature Next-Gen BAE Systems Propulsion System
New Flyer's hybrid-electric Xcelsior bus can now be equipped with BAE Systems' next-generation propulsion system.
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Karsan Launches Autonomous e-ATAK Bus in Switzerland
Karsan has introduced its Autonomous e-ATAK electric bus in Switzerland, marking the country's first automated bus service.
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New Flyer Hybrid Buses Deployed in Phoenix
The Phoenix Public Transit Department has launched its first set of hybrid buses, manufactured by New Flyer.
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Advancing Sustainable Transport
Wrightbus looks at the importance of hybrid and fuel cell technologies in the quest for sustainable transport solutions.
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Fourth Edition of London EV Show Poised for Success
The London EV Show, taking place on 26–28 November 2024, will feature EV technology, panel discussions and immersive demonstrations.
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Germany: Daimler Supplies 16 Mercedes-Benz Citaro Buses to Lyst-Reisen
Daimler has delivered 16 new Mercedes-Benz Citaro city buses to Lyst-Reisen for operations in Bavaria, Germany.
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Hexagon Purus to Supply Hydrogen Fuel Storage Systems for GILLIG Buses
US bus manufacturer, GILLIG has signed a long-term agreement with Hexagon Purus for the supply of hydrogen fuel storage systems.
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FlixBus Launches London - Cambridge Electric Coach Service
In partnership with Whippet and Zenobē, FlixBus is launching a 100% electric long-distance coach service between Cambridge and London.
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France: Solaris to Deliver Articulated Hydrogen Buses in Belfort
Solaris Bus & Coach has received an order to supply eight articulated hydrogen buses in the city of Belfort, France.
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First Irizar ie tram Electric Bus Delivered in Kent
Kent County Council (KCC) has taken delivery of the first Irizar ie tram electric bus to operate on the Fasttrack network in Kent Thameside.
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Wrightbus Invests in Totalkare Column Lifts for NewPower Facility
Totalkare has announced that its T8DC cable-free mobile column lifts have been installed at Wrightbus' NewPower facility in Bicester, UK.
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The Rise of Zero Emissions Vehicles and the Double Decker Bus
Wrightbus discusses how double decker and zero emissions buses are stand-out advancements in the journey towards more efficient transport.
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Germany: Solaris to Supply Hydrogen Buses in Kerpen
Solaris will supply an additional 26 hydrogen buses in the German market under a contract with REVG Kerpen.
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TravelSafe Support and Enforcement Officers Rolled Out in Greater Manchester
The Bee Network is rolling out increased TSEO presence on its buses, as part of the government’s anti-social behaviour commitments.
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FlixBus Offers Coach Tickets in and to Ireland
FlixBus has collaborated with Expressway and Flightlink to launch coach services in and to Ireland from the UK.
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Belgium: Hansea Orders 181 Additional MAN Electric Buses
Belgium bus operator, Hansea has ordered a further 181 MAN electric buses for services throughout Flanders.
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AC Transit Deploys Automated Camera Enforcement in Oakland
AC Transit is extending the use of automated camera enforcement to bus stops on all bus lines throughout its service area.
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See How Your Network Stacks Up over Time with Mosaiq Insights
Mosaiq Insights' new On-Time Performance (OTP) Over Time feature highlights how continuous improvement efforts improve services over time.
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New Flyer Named Partner of Choice for $338 Million in FTA Grants
NFI's subsidiary, New Flyer has been named as a partner of choice by 14 transit agencies receiving more than 338 million USD in FTA grants.
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$156 Million Investment to Enhance Bus Services in Texas
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has awarded 156 million USD to transit agencies to improve bus services.
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Solaris to Supply Hydrogen Buses in Czech Republic
Martin Uher Bus has ordered ten Urbino 12 hydrogen buses from Solaris for services in the Central Bohemian region around Prague.
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Canada: Saskatoon Transit Deploys Electric Buses
Saskatoon Transit has launched two new Nova Bus Nova LFSe+ electric buses as part of its public transit fleet in Saskatchewan, Canada.
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Alexander Dennis Unveils Enviro400EV Electric Bus for London
Alexander Dennis has unveiled the first next-generation Enviro400EV battery-electric double-decker bus for Transport for London (TfL).
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Deutsche Bahn Speyer Orders 25 Ebusco 2.2 Electric Buses
Deutsche Bahn has ordered 25 Ebusco 2.2 electric buses from Ebusco to operate in the Speyer region of Germany.
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Seeing Machines' Driver Monitoring System Approved for Wrightbus Buses
Seeing Machines' Guardian Generation 3 driver monitoring system has been approved for use in Wrightbus buses.
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ScotZEB 2 Funding Awarded to Electrify Buses and Coaches in Scotland
Zenobē has been awarded 41.7 million GBP through the second phase of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB) programme.
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IndyGo Commences Construction on Inductive Charging Stations
In Indianapolis, IndyGo has commenced construction to install inductive charging stations at the Carson Transit Center.
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ATC 3750-IP7-8M Delivers Rugged Performance for AI Transportation
NEXCOM introduces the ATC 3750-IP7-8M, the rugged AI powerhouse designed to revolutionise automated vehicle technologies.
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UK: First Bus Completes Upgrade at Rochdale Bus Depot
First Bus has completed a 750,000 GBP investment at its Rochdale bus depot to enhance maintenance practices for its Bee Network fleet.
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IVECO BUS to Supply Electric Buses in Nantes
Nantes Métropole has contracted IVECO BUS to supply new electric buses on the Naolib network.
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Denver's RTD Installs Live Look-In Equipment for Bus Safety
Denver's Regional Transportation District (RTD) has installed live look-in equipment on its buses to enhance operator and customer safety.
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Yutong Supplies 30 Pure Electric Buses to Codelco in Chile
Yutong has announced a recent delivery of 30 pure electric buses to The National Copper Corporation of Chile (Codelco).
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S&G Transport Enhances Vehicle Safety with Totalkare
S&G Transport has recently installed Totalkare's mobile brake tester and a set of cable-free mobile column lifts.
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Wrightbus' NewPower to Convert 32 First Bus Vehicles to Electric Drives
Wrightbus' new enterprise, NewPower, has secured its first order to repower 32 First Bus vehicles to electric drives.
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Voith Helps Growth of Zero-Emission Public Transport in the UK
Voith is leading the charge with its specialised electric drive trains for buses in the United Kingdom.
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Arriva London Orders 51 Volvo BZL Electric Double Deck Buses
Volvo Buses has secured its first all-electric bus order with Arriva London to supply 51 Volvo BZL Electric Double Deck buses.
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Transport for Greater Manchester to Launch Bee Network Night Buses
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is launching a 24-hour transport pilot to provide night bus services within its Bee Network.
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£30 Million in TfL Funding to Improve London Bus Services
Transport for London (TfL) has made 30 million GBP in funding available to deliver bus infrastructure and operational improvements.
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Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft Starts Operating PSI’s DMS
MVG has started operating the PSItraffic/DMS depot management system from PSI Transcom.
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Volvo Buses Partners with Optibus and Stoneridge to Offer Digital Solutions
Volvo Buses has partnered with Optibus and Stoneridge to provide its customers with connected services and digital solutions.
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The Future of Lightweight High-Performance Components
PEI Mobility's lightweight Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC) technology is helping to set new standards for sustainable mobility.
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Solaris to Supply Hydrogen Buses in Northern France
Solaris will supply four 12-metre Urbino hydrogen buses to Artois Mobilités for the TADAO transport network in northern France.
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UK: Infrastructure Improvements to Enhance Bus Services in Devon
Devon County Council has approved schemes to improve the reliability of bus services in Barnstaple, Exeter and Newton Abbot.
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Greater Manchester to Use AI to Enhance Bee Network Buses
Transport for Greater Manchester has partnered with CitySwift to deploy AI technology to improve the performance of Bee Network buses.
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S&B Automotive Academy Invests in Totalkare Column Lifts
S&B Automotive Academy has acquired cable-free mobile column lifts from Totalkare, to modernise its automotive training.
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£110 Million Programme to Enhance Liverpool City Region Bus Network
Mayor Steve Rotheram has unveiled a 110 million GBP programme to significantly improve the Liverpool City Region bus network.
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Chicago Transit Authority Launches Bus Vision Project
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has launched its Bus Vision Project, which aims to examine and improve the CTA bus network.
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National Express Launches Coach Services to Paris
National Express has partnered with BlaBlaCar Bus to offer coach services to Paris from London Victoria Coach Station.
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Stagecoach Orders 41 Alexander Dennis Electric Buses in London
Stagecoach has ordered 41 Alexander Dennis electric buses to operate on behalf of Transport for London (TfL).
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UK Government to Deliver "Bus Revolution"
The UK's new Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh has kickstarted a planned "bus revolution" with a visit to Greater Manchester.
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Greater Manchester Presents Latest Bee Network Transport Plans
Transport for Greater Manchester has unveiled its latest transport plans as part of its Bee Network initiative.
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$1.5 Billion in Funding to Modernise US Bus Fleets
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded 1.5 billion USD to support 117 projects that will modernise US bus fleets.
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UK: New Transport Secretary Looks to Improve Bus Services
Louise Haigh has been appointed the UK's new Transport Secretary, promising to "deliver the biggest overhaul to transport in a generation."
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Efficient and Sustainable Bellows for Buses
PEI Mobility produces state-of-the-art bus bellows, crafted from the latest materials and patented systems.
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RIPTA Installs Pantograph Charging Station for Rhode Island's Electric Buses
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has opened Rhode Island’s first in-line pantograph charging station for electric buses.
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How Does an In-Ground Vehicle Lift Work?
Totalkare Ltd explains everything that you need to know about how an in-ground vehicle lift works.
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Transit Systems Installs Water-Saving Bus Wash in Sydney
Transit Systems has installed a new water-saving bus wash at Smeaton Grange in Sydney, New South Wales.
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Golden Dragon Provides Electric Bus Technology Training in Africa
Golden Dragon is delivering an electric bus technology training programme in Africa focussed on electric vehicles and energy storage.
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ÜSTRA Relies on PSI's Charging Management System
ÜSTRA Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe AG has commissioned the PSIsmartcharging load and charging management system from PSI Transcom.
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Equipmake to Repower Wrightbus Streetdeck Buses
Equipmake has introduced a repower solution for the Wrightbus Streetdeck double-decker bus, which is used widely across the UK.
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UK: FlixBus Partners with Ashcrofts Mini Travel
FlixBus has announced a new partnership with Cheshire-based travel operator, Ashcrofts Mini Travel.
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First Bus Places Largest Order for Yutong Electric Buses from Pelican
First Bus has placed the largest-ever order for Yutong electric buses with UK importer, Pelican Bus and Coach.
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National Express West Midlands Expands Partnership with CitySwift
National Express West Midlands (NXWM) has expanded its partnership with CitySwift to enhance bus performance using AI technology.
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Stagecoach Orders 158 Yutong Electric Buses from Pelican
Stagecoach is expanding its electric vehicle fleet with an order for 158 Yutong electric buses from Pelican Bus and Coach.
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Ember to Expand UK's First Fully Electric Intercity Coach Service
Scottish coach operator, Ember has expanded its fleet of electric buses with a 5.6 million GBP loan from Triodos Bank UK.
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Verra Mobility Partners with Hayden AI for Traffic Solutions
Verra Mobility has announced a partnership with Hayden AI to develop new technology solutions aimed at improving road safety.
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How to Easily Export Reports in Mosaiq Insights
Snapper Services is excited to introduce a powerful new feature of the Mosaiq Insights platform: data exporting.
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Stagecoach Places Record Order for 244 Alexander Dennis Electric Buses
Alexander Dennis has announced a significant order from Stagecoach for 244 next-generation zero-emission buses.
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Wrightbus Has Contributed More than £1.5 Billion to the UK Economy
The rebirth of Wrightbus has contributed more than £1.5 billion to the UK economy thanks to its support for home-grown suppliers.
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Wrightbus Launches Bus Repowering Business
Wrightbus has launched a new enterprise, NewPower, that offers repowering services to replace diesel engines with electric powertrains.
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US: MBTA Announces Bus Lane Pilot for Washington Street
The MBTA has announced it will begin a bus lane pilot programme on Washington Street, Gateway East.
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US: Construction Begins on Nation's Largest Renewable Energy Bus Depot
In Maryland, AlphaStruxure and Montgomery County are constructing the largest transit depot in the US to be powered by renewable energy.
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MTA Expands Bus Route Violation Areas in NYC with ACE
The MTA has announced the activation of a new set of ACE areas on 14 bus routes across Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx.
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King County Metro Explores Use of Hydrogen Buses
King County Metro has stated it will begin exploring the possibility of adding up to four hydrogen fuel cell powered buses to its vehicle fl…
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A Day with MaaS Scotland
Snapper Services attended the MaaS Scotland Conference, a leading event shaping the future of Mobility-as-a-Service.
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Finland: Karsan Plans Route Expansion for Autonomous e-ATAK
Finland's first autonomous bus, the Autonomous e-ATAK from Karsan, is expected to see its short service route expand.
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PEI Mobility Develops Innovative Steel and Carbon Articulation
PEI Mobility recently unveiled a new steel and carbon articulation for the environmentally-friendly vehicle market.
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NFI Group Submits Orders for 53 New Vehicles for Reading Buses
NFI Group has announced it has submitted new orders for 53 new buses for local operator Reading Buses.
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France: Basque County Orders 11 Irizar Trams
Representatives for the region of the Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays Basque have placed an order for eleven brand-new trams from Irizar.
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Busways to Aid in Development of New Sydney Electric Bus Depot
Busways will be partnering with Transport for New South Wales to develop a. new purpose-built battery electric bus depot at Macquarie Park.
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New Dedicated Bus-Only Lanes Set for Chicago Avenue
The CDOT and CTA have announced they will be installing red bus-only lanes along Chicago Avenue between Sangamon Street and Larrabee Street.
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I Squared Completes Acquisition of Arriva
Arriva Group, has announced that it has been fully acquired by I Squared Capital, an independent global infrastructure investment manager.
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Belle Vue Invests £6 Million in FlixBus Partnership Expansion
Belle Vue Manchester has announced an investment of 6 million GBP into new vehicles as part of its ever-expanding partnership with FlixBus.
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UK: Equipmake Partners with Golden Tours
Equipmake has announced it has secured a contract with Golden Tours to electrify ten Volvo B5 London Tour Buses.
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Translink Unveils Ulsterbus in Northern Ireland
Translink has unveiled the brand new Ulsterbus, the first of its kind to be put into operation in Northern Ireland.
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Hermes Reveals New Generation of Citea Buses in Eindhoven
Hermes recently unveiled its new line of Citea buses to the public.
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New Black Molded Seal for Signal Lights
TSL-ESCHA's new black molded seal is ideal for the integration of signal lights into a bus vehicle's appearance.
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ZF at Busworld Türkiye 2024
ZF presents its latest technologies for bus manufacturers and fleets at the Busworld trade show in Istanbul from May 29 – 31.
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BYD and Ikarus to Debut at InnoTrans 2024 Bus Display
InnoTrans has announced that bus manufacturers, BYD and Ikarus will exhibit at the trade fair for the first time in 2024.
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Green Alliance Proposes 5-Year Plan for UK Bus Services
During the UK's Decarbonising Transport Week, Rosie Allen at Green Alliance presented a costed 5-year plan for the nation's bus services.
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Mosaiq Insights: Contract Management for Franchised Networks
Snapper Services has unveilved the latest update to its Mosaiq Insights platform, designed to promote trust and collaboration between transi…
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Everfuel Opens First Hydrogen Bus Depot in Germany
Everfuel A/S has announced the opening of a brand new hydrogen refuelling station at the In-der-City-Bus (ICB) bus depot in Germany.
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UK: Solar Panel Installation to Power Tootbus Electric Fleet
Tootbus, has secured approval to install roof-mounted VEV solar panels on its Wandsworth depot to power its electric fleet.
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Decoding Data: Insights from Jon Salmon
In a recent Q&A with Coach and Bus Week, Jon Salmon of Snapper Services delved into the transformative potential of Mosaiq Insights.
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BYD Unveils BD11 Double-Decker Electric Bus in London
At a global premiere, BYD has unveiled its BYD BD11 double-decker electric bus featuring a Blade Battery chassis in London, UK.
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First & WYCA Announce £11.2 Million Investment for Bramley Depot
First Bus and West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) have announced a 11.2 million GBP investment into the operator's Bramley depot.