40 new Urbino 18 buses ordered for the Dutch market
20 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
One of the largest transport companies in the Netherlands, Connexxion has ordered 40 new Solaris Urbino 18 articulated buses.
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Work to soon start on a new tram terminus in Milan
19 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
The construction of the new tram terminus of Certosa in Milan will begin in the upcoming weeks will cost €18 million.
New Permanent Secretary appointed at the Department for Transport
19 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
Bernadette Kelly has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary at the DfT following Philip Rutnam’s move to the Home Office.
Luxembourg orders first Solaris bus
18 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
Sales-Lentz, one of the largest private public transport providers in Luxembourg, has ordered the first Solaris bus for its fleet.
National Express recognised for engineering excellence
17 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
National Express engineers have been recognised for excellence with an Institute of Road Transport Engineers Certification Award.
Introducing Quantum – A revolutionary new approach to wheelchair and scooter securement on buses
17 April 2017 | By Q'Straint
After boarding a bus, Quantum allows wheelchair and scooter passengers to position their chair and by simply pushing a button to secure themselves in a stable and safe rear-facing position without driver assistance. The process takes under 25 seconds...
New report shows the need for a better use of data in public transport
14 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
According to a new report by TSC, innovation in transport is at risk because data is not being shared properly within the sector.
Stagecoach places £70 million order
13 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
Stagecoach Group has announced that is has placed a £70 million order for a new fleet of 340 vehicles to be introduced in 2017/18.
Government funding awarded to driverless and low carbon projects across the UK
12 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
£109.7 million of government and industry funding has been awarded to help develop the next generation of driverless and low-carbon vehicles.
New smartcard to be launched that can be used on bus and train
12 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
As part of a pilot which could see combined rail and bus travel in a single ticket in Bristol, GWR is to launch a new smartcard.
Operation Blitz battles anti-social behaviour on busway
11 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
As part of ‘Operation Blitz’, officers from the Travelsafe Unit patrol the Leigh to Ellenbrook busway to stop to anti-social behaviour.
National Express awarded gold standard in RoSPA awards
11 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
For the third year, National Express UK Coach has been recognised by the RoSPA with a gold award in recognition of excellence in safety.
UITP voices concerns over latest European Accessibility Act discussions
10 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
On Tuesday 11 April 2017, the Transport and Tourism Committee of the European Parliament will adopt its opinion on the so-called European Accessibility Act. According to the UITP (the International Association of Public Transport), the current discussions related to the Act should aim at finding realistic requirements making sure the…
Government funding awarded to provide minibuses to improve rural mobility
10 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
Community groups across the country have been awarded funding to buy new minibuses to help keep people on the move.
National Express buses go contactless
7 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
National Express West Midlands bus passengers have been paying by contactless for the first time in a new trial in Birmingham.
