New scheme launched to provide easier, flexible bike hire
7 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
Based on the idea of convenient, flexible and easy-to-use bike hire, Bainton Bikes is offering a new bike scheme.
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Metrolink celebrates its 25th anniversary
6 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
Today is Metrolink’s 25th birthday and it has a lot to celebrate having tripled in size since it first opened its doors on 6 April 1992.
Research begins into the public’s reaction of driverless vehicles
5 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
The GATEway Project has begun research into public acceptance of, and attitudes towards, driverless vehicles.
Testing begins on the UK’s first Tram Train
5 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
In preparation for passenger services starting in 2018, testing has begun on the UK’s first Tram Train vehicles.
The future of bus transfers?
5 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
To make airport bus transfers a more attractive option, Amadeus is announcing new partnerships with Distribusion and Betterez.
London Mayor announces plans for the Ultra Low Emission Zone
4 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
London Mayor has announced proposals for the most-polluting vehicles to pay a daily charge to drive within central London.
Scania pledges to switch to fossil free electricity by 2020
4 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
Scania, has pledged to utilise fossil-free electricity wherever possible by 2020 and is developing energy-efficient transport solutions.
MD of National Express UK Bus to retire
4 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
Peter Coates, the Managing Director of National Express’ UK bus division, is retiring after 20 distinguished years with the transport company.
Two Urbino 12 electric vehicles purchased by Unibuss
3 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
Two Urbino 12 electric vehicles have been purchased by Unibuss, marking a new electric era for the Norwegian public transport operator.
Nexus resumes operation of the Tyne and Wear Metro network
3 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
After seven years, Nexus has taken back control from DB Regio (part of the Arriva Group) of running services on the Tyne and Wear Metro network. Managing Director of Nexus, Tobyn Hughes, said: “I am looking forward to the next few years as we seek to improve Metro for our…
Survey reveals young people will prefer autonomous vehicles over public transport
3 April 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
A recent survey has found that CAVs will transform the lives young people who are currently restricted by costly public transport.
Enabling real accessibility for all
3 April 2017 | By Q'Straint
Since 1st January 2016 it’s been a requirement that all full size single deck buses over 7.5 tonnes must be fully accessible; all double deckers from January 1st 2017...
The Tram Train pilot is set to achieve a key milestone
31 March 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
The Tram Train project in South Yorkshire will soon take a significant step towards completion as construction work continues.
Survey reveals what customers think of Coventry buses
30 March 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
The latest survey of National Express bus passengers in Coventry shows that 89% of them are happy with the service they receive – 5% higher than last year.
Arriva signs up to RNIB’s Bus Charter to improve travel for blind and partially sighted passengers
29 March 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
Arriva UK Bus announces sign up to the RNIB’s Bus Charter to ensure services are accessible for customers with sight loss.
