After two decades of hard work to decarbonise UK road transport, there’s a great deal to be proud of There are around 2,000 zero emission buses in service in the UK today, representing around 5% of the UK’s total fleet BY Andy Eastlake Though I’ve become less focused on birthdays (especially as I’ve got older!) I do remember my 20th…
Media reports suggesting that free Wi-Fi is set to be scrapped on trains make me question if anyone cares about business travellers ‘Free Wi-Fi is seen as a human right’ Having written a column in this esteemed mag for 12 ½ years, you’ll understand that every now and again, the print deadline approaches and I’m scratching my head,…
Better Transport Week is a chance to celebrate the good work and enthusiasm from those involved in delivering public transport The creation of a wonderfully updated St Pancras station, officially reopened in 2007, offered a powerful and confident statement about the future of the railway and its place in society This year marks the 50th anniversary of the…
Transport analyst Chris Cheek sees opportunity for enormous growth as efforts to reduce car use prompt modal shift towards public transport Each 1% of modal shift from car to bus could bring an 1.3 billion extra bus passenger journeys Net Zero targets offer huge opportunities for bus operators from modal shift. That was the message from Chris Cheek to…
Parliamentarians, senior civil servants, local leaders and industry say the priority now for net zero must be delivery. Zemo can help The technology roadmap for zero emission local bus was a significant step forward BY Claire Haigh Earlier this year the International Panel on Climate Change issued its final warning for a critical decade. Global greenhouse emissions must be reduced…
UITP-led project has brought together public transport and ride-sharing to improve seamless multi-modal travel across Europe When talking about fighting private car ownership, integrated and multi-modal travel – or Mobility as a Service (MaaS) – can’t be missing from the discussion. The integration of different transport services into one single mobility offer in which public transport is at…
Janus Architecture has found itself at the forefront of efforts to decarbonise passenger transport As an architectural practice with over two decades specialising in bus depots, Janus Architecture has now found itself at the forefront of the efforts to decarbonise passenger transport and introduce “cleaner bus” integration across the UK. Working with several bus operators over more than…
The passenger transport sector can operate at Net Zero, regardless of the size of the operator. Newport Transport is showing the way Over the past two years, Newport Transport’s EV fleet has more than tripled in size, growing from the original 14 buses to a total of 44 BY Scott Pearson At Newport Transport, we want to show what’s possible…
Nominations now open until late July for 23 awards recognizing outstanding skills in planning, promoting, and delivering exceptional bus services The 2023 winners will be announced at Troxy, London in November The UK Bus Awards 2023 has officially launched, opening its doors for entries until late July. Nominations are now invited to compete for 23 awards that recognise excellence…
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, has launched Webfleet Cold Chain. With real-time monitoring power, the single-platform solution helps temperature-controlled fleets maintain cargo quality and safety, which is key to avoiding extra costs from damaged goods or compliance issues. Refrigerated cargo must be transported within a specific temperature range. Inconsistent temperatures can damage goods, such as medicines, foods and…