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TfGM's all-electric bus plan boosted by new £15.6 billion package

4 days ago | route-one.net | Paul Halford

Plans to create an all-electric bus fleet in Greater Manchester and the development of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network in Liverpool are among the beneficiaries of the £15.6 billion funding package for transport projects in England. The funding announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves today (4 June) has been allocated to several combined mayoral authorities to use on rail, tram, road and bus infrastructure.
Local Transport Minister opens First Bus electric depot in Hengrove

4 days ago | route-one.net | Paul Halford

Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood officially opened First Bus’s upgraded electric depot in Hengrove, Bristol, yesterday (3 June). The £44 million project – supported by £6.5 million in Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) government funding – prepares the way for the arrival this summer of 74 new Yutong battery-electric buses supplied by Pelican.
End-date certainty called for as RHA publishes first net-zero report

5 days ago | route-one.net | Paul Halford

A call for specification of an end date for sale of new diesel coaches was among the recommendations of RHA as it released the findings of its first net-zero report. The trade body, which surveyed its operator members from the coach, HGV and van sectors, also urged the government to ensure net-zero is commercially viable and to financially support the use of low-carbon alternatives.
Coach in the community as Anthony's Travel celebrates 40 years

6 days ago | route-one.net | Tim Deakin

How the coach industry sits close to the communities and people it serves was at the fore of a celebration of the 40th birthday of Anthony’s Travel, held on Friday 30 May at the DCBL Stadium in Widnes. It drew guests from the owning Bamber family, staff, and industry colleagues from England, Scotland and Wales.
Franchising favour for SPT bus policy goals questioned by CPT

6 days ago | route-one.net | Tim Deakin

Many measures to achieve Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) bus policy goals that it believes are easiest to progress via franchising can advance under a deregulated regime at potentially less cost and with no additional taxpayer burden, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has said. It was speaking in relation to a consultation submission made by the Confederation on the Draft Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy.
Liverpool 'tourist tax' to proceed despite appeal to government

1 week ago | route-one.net | Paul Halford

A “tourist tax” in Liverpool will go ahead as planned on 1 June despite an appeal to the Secretary of State against the validity of the ballot which led to the decision. The £2-per-night-per-room fee would be payable by hotels over a certain size and, under the plan, they may choose to pass this on to guests or tour operators. The change in how hotels contribute towards the city’s Accommodation Business Improvement District plan was made as late as 24 April following a vote of eligible hotels.
Camira turns marine plastic waste into coach and bus fabric

1 week ago | route-one.net | Paul Halford

Camira has introduced what it says is the transport sector’s first interior fabric made from marine plastic waste. The major manufacturer of textiles for coaches and buses will use UN’s World Environment Day on 5 June to launch the SEAQUAL Collection, created from bottles recovered from oceans, rivers and beaches. According to Camira, each metre of the recycled fabric, which is available in two flat-woven styles – Oceanic and Quest – contains up to 35 plastic bottles derived from waste.
NCT extends longstanding INIT ticketing partnership

1 week ago | route-one.net | Paul Halford

INIT will continue to supply contactless ticketing and vehicle location technology on board Nottingham City Transport (NCT) buses via a new six-year deal. The arrangement continues a 21-year partnership between the operator and the supplier, which has its UK headquarters in Nottingham’s Lace Market area.
Harrogate Bus Company team walk bus route for cancer charity

1 week ago | route-one.net | Paul Halford

Staff from Harrogate Bus Company took part in a four-mile walk along their own route 1 from Harrogate to Knaresborough to raise money for Yorkshire Cancer Research last Saturday (24 May). Henri Rohard, Managing Director of parent company Transdev, and Harrogate Bus Company Operations Director Vitto Pizzuti joined the team of 12, who raised nearly £400 en route for the cancer charity’s “We Walk for Yorkshire” campaign.
Liverpool 'tourist tax' could be delayed due to government appeal

1 week ago | route-one.net | Paul Halford

A “tourist tax” set to be introduced in Liverpool on 1 June could be delayed after a group of hoteliers appealed to the government against the validity of the move. The £2 per night per occupied room would be payable by hotels over a certain size and, under the plan, they may choose to pass this on to guests or tour operators. This change in how hotels contribute towards the city’s Accommodation Business Improvement District plan was made as late as 24 April following a vote of eligible hotels.