Strongest bus and coach market since 2008
The UK bus and coach sector is experiencing a powerful resurgence, with new vehicle registrations reaching their highest level in 17 years. Overall, registrations of buses, coaches and minibuses grew…
Electric bus
Understanding bus electronic parking brake (EPB) systems
The accelerating uptake of electric buses, as operators throughout the UK work towards decarbonised fleets, has resulted in the introduction of new vehicle systems. These include the braking system, where…
Electric buses: Leading the green revolution in public transport
Electric buses are transforming the landscape of public transport in the UK, marking a significant step toward achieving the nation’s hugely challenging decarbonisation goals. With rapid technological advancements, growing public…
Imperial appointed by BYD as primary parts distributor for the UK
Having celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2024, leading PSV parts distributor, Imperial Engineering, has been officially appointed as the primary distributor for all BYD electric bus parts throughout the UK…
New central funding to encourage zero emission buses
£129 million to help fund more zero emission buses The Transport Secretary has announced further funding of up to £129 million to help local transport authorities introduce hundreds more zero-emission…
Avoiding brake system faults on hybrid and electric buses
Improve urban air quality Driven by the need to improve urban air quality and targets to eliminate carbon emissions, bus operators across the UK are continuing to lead the way…
Volvo claims new BZL Electric bus is 90% recyclable
Volvo has launched its first fully electric bus, which the manufacturer says will be over ninety per cent recyclable by the time it enters service in 2022. The BZL Electric…
Electric bus operators join forces on engineering
A unique industry engineering forum has been established by two of the UK’s leading bus operators to share experiences of running electric buses, identify best practice and improve communication across…
BYD ADL delivers its 500th electric bus to Go-Ahead
500th Electric Bus Less than five years after rolling out its first fully electric bus from the production line in the UK, the BYD ADL partnership delivered its 500th vehicle…
Arrival plans electric bus road trial with First Group
The UK’s first electric bus manufacturer, Arrival, has announced that it will begin testing its first vehicle later this year with First Group, which has declared that it will not…