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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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 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…