ALBUM Operator Member Transdev’s multi-million pound investment in electric buses and new green depot impress judges at Routeone Awards! Forward-thinking North of England bus operator Transdev is celebrating after its multi-million pound investment in electric technology scooped a prestigious national award. Celebrating excellence across the UK’s bus industry since… Read More
ALBUM Supplier Member, VEV is building high-powered DC charging infrastructure for over 150 electric buses across four UK depots: Leamington, Nuneaton, Rugby, and Chesterfield. Solar power generation will be installed at Chesterfield, Leamington and Nuneaton, reducing reliance on the national grid with forecast lifetime savings over £1 million. The… Read More
ALBUM Operator Member, Nottingham City Transport Crowned Large Bus Operator of the Year 2024 in the Routeone Awards! The routeone Awards, the most esteemed awards programme in the UK coach and bus industry, recognises operators and individuals who have driven innovation and success. To be considered for an award,… Read More
Ahead of the Euro Bus Expo next week, here’s a preview of Ticketer’s recent innovations that visitors to Stand 180 will get to experience… The Ticketer Insights Hub In an increasingly digital world, having access to data that’s aggregated in a clear… Read More
ALBUM is pleased that there is now more clarity concerning the fare cap scheme, at least for the 14 months until the end of December 2025, which helps customers and bus operators alike. Retention of the scheme, albeit at a higher price point,… Read More
Eastern Transport Holdings Ltd, the parent company of bus operators Stephensons of Essex and NIBS Buses, operating across Essex, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, has been sold by its sole shareholder, Bill Hiron, to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). The business operates around 140 buses on an… Read More
By saving their favourite stops and timetables on their app account, customers will be sent an alert notification as soon as a disruption is published that affects their route. In an age of information overload, customers are bombarded with notifications constantly on their mobile phones. This… Read More
Heralding a first for the UK bus and coach sector, TransMach will be showcasing its innovative 5G-enabled durable ETM (electronic ticket machine) at Euro Bus Expo in November, which represents a major step forward in cost-efficient, flexible and secure onboard ticketing for bus operators. Read More
Lothian was named Bus Operator of the Year at the National Transport Awards in London on Thursday 3 October. The award, which is open to all UK and Irish bus operators, celebrates the strong performance of Lothian over the last 12 months, which includes delivering an incredible 110 million… Read More
We are delighted to announce that our Chair Bill Hiron MBE and Policy Advisor Tony Depledge OBE will be presenting in the Masterclass Theatre at this year’s Euro Bus Expo. Speaking on Thursday 14th November 10:30am – 10:55am, Bill and Tony will explore the new government’s… Read More