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McGill's to close Eastern Scottish

Just 53 weeks after its purchase from FirstGroup, McGill's has...

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Exeter eyesore elongated

First Wessex Jurassic Coaster former London-Windsor Green Line...

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SUBURBAN CHANGES PLANNED

Proposals have been published to alter some routes in the Orpington...

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Alexander Dennis appoints manufacturing partner in NA

Big Rig Manufacturing will assemble both the standard diesel...

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AID TO UKRAINE B7 STYLE

As part of a team delivering two aid-laden B7RLEs to Ukraine,...

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A mix of nostalgia and current affairs

REVIEWS Title: Buses Yearbook 2024Editor: Alan Millar...

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Buses Magazine November 2023

The full issue in page-turning format

Overview of Greater Manchester's bus route franchise strategy - Andy Burnham

The Mayor of Greater Manchester opened the conference. Andy is the first mayor to spearhead a move to a franchised bus network, taking advantage of a change in legislation to allow greater public control of bus services. This new network went live within two weeks of the conference date. The city region has an ambitious target of 30% passenger growth.

Wider Ambitions of Manchester's Bee Network - TfGM

Stephen Rhodes and Anne-Marie Purcell head up bus activities at Transport for Greater Manchester and are managing delivery of the Bee Network. They provided insight into the franchising process, and future goals for the network.

Mobilising a bus franchise - Nigel Featham

Currently holding responsibility for two of the north’s largest bus operations, Nigel is well placed to view the challenges faced by the industry across a wide swathe of the region. He is involved in both the largest Bus Service Improvement Plan grant in England, in Tyne & Wear, and the franchising transformation taking place in Greater Manchester.

Inspiring the next generation to join the industry - Zachary McAskill

Representing the largest operator in Manchester’s deregulated bus market, Zach is in charge of the company’s transition back into regulated operations. As well as preparing for one of the biggest operational shake-ups since deregulation, he is interested in attracting a new generation of drivers, managers and other key employees to the bus industry.

Delivering zero emission bus fleets - Alexander Dennis

The largest bus manufacturer in the UK, Alexander Dennis launched its own electric range last year, and has delivered many hundreds of zero emission buses in partnership with Chinese manufacturer BYD. With ever-increasing pressure and demand for zero emission vehicles, Matthew Lawrence explained how his company is meeting this challenge.

Flixbus's sustainability initiatives and commitment to transport in the north - Andreas Schörling

Flixbus has been expanding its express coach services at a high rate over the last few years, with connections reaching through into Europe as far as Ukraine. With the north of England long being frustrated by a lack of rail development, could the operator’s express services help to fill the gap? Andreas discussed what his company is providing to the region.

Reforming buses in the Liverpool City Region - Matt Goggins

While Manchester is the first city region to take advantage of the opportunity presented by new government legislation to bring in a franchised bus model for its public transport network, the Liverpool region has been strongly considering such a model itself. Matthew provided the authority’s perspective on reforming buses – which direction will it take?

Reshaping the business post-Covid - Ben Gilligan

Ben Gilligan is currently at the helm of East Yorkshire Buses, which has been part of the Go-Ahead Group since 2018, though the operation has a rich history stretching back almost a century. The operator has undertaken a significant restructure in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, and Ben provided an update on what this means for the iconic company.

The importance of a digital asset management strategy in the bus industry - Hexagon

The bus industry may be more ‘analogue’ than many industries, but a digital asset management strategy is still an important consideration, as Adam Cross and Lee Sands explained.

Five keys to improving bus services, whatever the regulatory mode - Graham Vidler

Over several years at the helm of the bus and coach industry’s major industry body, Graham has been heavily involved in discussions about the industry’s future, with colleagues, government and other stakeholders. His knowledge of challenges facing the industry across the north of England was insightful.

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SUPERLOOP AND NIGHT BUS EXPANSION IN THE SUBURBS BUT 168 WITHDRAWN

The rebranding of route X26 (Heathrow – West Croydon) as Superloop...

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Adventure Travel targets Wilko staff as new recruits

Following the announcement that struggling home discount retailer,...

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IMBERBUS BRINGS IN THE CROWDS

Organisers of this year’s Imberbus, an annual running day to...

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FLEETNEWS IRELAND

PAUL SAVAGE & IAN MOLLOY

Where to send your reports ›››› Send your reports on...

PAUL SAVAGE & IAN MOLLOY
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ELECTRIC BUSES DOMINATE IN TENDER AWARDS

MARK LYONS

Recent seven-year contract awards will see over 100 new battery...

MARK LYONS
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TIGER CUB PRETENDS TO HAVE LIVED THROUGH THE BLITZ

There’s been another incongruous generation shifting moment...

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Alexander Dennis secures new sales director from Wrightbus

Alexander Dennis has appointed Ben Werth as group sales and business...

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FENTON FILE

The advanced specification of Daimler’s CD650 double-decker...

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A CAPITAL CALENDAR FOR THE COMING LEAP YEAR

Title: London Bus Museum 2024 Calendar Specification: 210mm...

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FURTHER HEATHROW IMPROVEMENTS GO LIVE AS CROSS-BORDER LINK RESTORED

A number of enhancements to bus routes service Heathrow Airport...

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SPOT THE STOP WITH WELCOME BROLLIES

Not understanding a word of written Japanese, I’m in no position...

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WHEN WILL ZEBRA EARN ITS STRIPES?

How is the rollout of ZEBRA funded buses progressing? DAVID JENKINS...

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FLEET NEWS ENGLAND & WALES

JOHN G. LIDSTONE With additional material compiled LAWRIE BOWLES and JOHN YOUNG

IN FLEET NEWS THIS MONTH SEATING CAPACITY For double-deckers,...

JOHN G. LIDSTONE With additional material compiled LAWRIE BOWLES and JOHN YOUNG