Bus and coach Q2 market best since 2019
Growth in bus and coach market Britain’s bus and coach market grew by 6% in the second quarter of 2023 with 1,129 vehicles registered, according to the latest figures published…
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Go-Ahead Group launches hydrogen bus fleet
Hydrogen fuel cell buses Imperial Engineering customer, the Go-Ahead Group, has become the latest major operator to cement its commitment to hydrogen with the unveiling of its new fleet of…
Challenges ahead but industry survey shows cause for optimism
Coach and bus operators Coach and bus operators have signalled some cautious optimism about their business prospects for 2023 in a survey carried out by trade publication, routeone, at the…
New Year heralds new premises for Imperial Engineering
Imperial Engineering new premises Leading distributor of bus and coach parts, Imperial Engineering, has seen in 2023 with the opening of its brand new facility in Harlow, Essex, having relocated…
Bus operators reliant on freelance labour to meet demand
Engineering skill shortages Whilst a skills shortage of engineering based roles in the automotive sector is nothing new, an ageing workforce within the bus and coach sector and subsequent retirements…
Reprieve for bus operators as BRG gets a further six month extension
Bus Recovery Grant The cost of living crisis has been a major factor in the Government’s decision to further extend the Bus Recovery Grant (BRG) until the end of March…
Managing the journey to zero bus emissions with effective compliance
Zero bus emissions Buses remain the most popular form of public transport, accounting for around 50% of all passenger journeys in the UK. They are also one of the least carbon…
The importance of regular ‘e-compressor’ maintenance
Hybrid and electric buses from a range of manufacturers including BYD ADL, Caetano, Optare, Volvo, Yutong and Wrightbus, have become commonplace on urban services where there are stringent environmental controls….
Tools for maximising brake system service life
Maintenance for braking systems Inexpensive special tools such as measuring gauges play an essential role in maximising the service life and performance of bus disc brake systems. That’s according to…
Recovery funding to be extended for bus industry in England
Recovery fund The UK’s leading distributor of OE parts and components for the bus and coach sector, Imperial Engineering, has applauded the Government’s decision to extend the pandemic recovery funding…