Chinese electric vehicle conglomerate, BYD, has unveiled its first electric double decker bus model that’s been customised for the UK market. The BYD BD11, which is the manufacturer’s first model…
Whilst the market for new buses and coaches remains relatively buoyant and manufacturing lead times are reducing, an industry-wide return to pre-2020 levels of vehicle supply stability remains some way…
Registrations of new buses and coaches have rebounded positively after three challenging years, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In total, there…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…