Government launches £2 Bus Fare Cap Grant scheme
£2 bus fare cap The New Year has seen the launch of a discounted fare scheme operated by the Department for Transport (DfT) that’s been designed to help consumers save…
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Notification of Christmas opening hours
Customers and suppliers have been advised that for the first time in many years Imperial Engineering will be closed over the Christmas period, as the company is relocating to its…
Maintaining bus e-compressors versus mechanical compressors
e-compressors and mechanical compressors Imperial Engineering possesses a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the routine maintenance of bus systems. However, the leading PSV parts distributor has been somewhat…
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…
Survey shows more young people inclined to take the bus
Bus travel Research carried out by First Bus, to provide a snapshot of UK travel habits and attitudes towards the benefits of sustainable transport, found that almost half of young…
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…
OEM remanufactured EBS components reduce costs without compromising on quality
Reducing the cost of electronic braking systems Today’s cost-conscious environment continues to focus attention on the need to reduce vehicle operating costs. As a result, PSV maintenance mangers face the…
Coach sector at a crossroads on zero emissions
Zero emissions A new report that highlights the challenges faced by the UK coach sector has been published by the Zero Emission Coach Taskforce (ZECT). Working backwards from a deadline…
Keeping the wheels turning with regular propshaft checks
Propshaft maintenance Mounted on the underside of the vehicle, propshafts on diesel-powered buses transmit the rotational torque from the engine via the transmission to the drive axle. At the same…
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…