Vernon Everitt asks passengers to ‘bear with us’ ahead of launch Bee Network’s next phase launches on March 24 Greater Manchester transport commissioner Vernon Everitt has urged bus users to remain patient as the second phase of the franchised Bee Network is set to launch on March 24. This phase will cover Oldham, Rochdale, and parts of Bury, Salford,…
This edition features LOST Group’s ‘Ones to Watch 2024’. It was exhausting to put this list together – but the end result is inspiring Hooray! A good news story! For all the doom and gloom in the industry, it was a real antidote to the January blues to be part of the judging panel for the ‘Ones to…
Since 2008, Multimodal has successfully built a supply chain and logistics community of shippers, retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, importers and exporters alongside the suppliers who support them. The three-day show between 11th and 13th June 2024 offers a unique opportunity to make valuable face-to-face contact with new prospects and existing companies, with shippers and cargo owners attending to improve their businesses…
PS : Postponed Subjects : Particular Snippets SL3 Bormley to Thamesmead The section of the non-Loop not-so-Supet starts in Saturday 24th February. TfL reveals all on iits web site, Wowsers! New route SL3 introduced – 24 February 2024 Route SL3 will be introduced from Saturday 24 February. fbb does wonder when the route will start! Route SL3 will run as an…
No Mystery In The History But how come Reading (Corporation) Transport is running to Wokingham and Bracknell, surely not a traditional city route? If we step back a little beyond life with the Lions, we meet this selection of buses from Reading to Bracknell. That is because Reading had just taken over route 90. First Bus, always ready to contract…
In recent years, the logistics and transportation industry has experienced exponential growth, bringing many challenges. Ensuring impeccable service quality amidst this rapid expansion has become increasingly complex. However, in the face of these challenges, there lies an opportunity for stakeholders to embrace practical tools for modernization and optimization. By doing so, they can pave the way for improved productivity, reduced…
In recent years, the logistics and transportation industry has experienced exponential growth, bringing many challenges. Ensuring impeccable service quality amidst this rapid expansion has become increasingly complex. However, in the face of these challenges, there lies an opportunity for stakeholders to embrace practical tools for modernization and optimization. By doing so, they can pave the way for improved productivity, reduced…
The UK reached a new milestone in January, selling its millionth electric car. The number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road continues to rise – up 21% from January 2023. Interestingly this growth is largely down to the fleet market, demand from private buyers has declined (as it has for petrol and diesel vehicles) according to recent registration data…
That’s Bebe, Ben, Barbara and Richard … … a real family portraying “themselves” in the very first sitcom in the UK. It started on the wireless in the early 1950s and moved over to TV, first with the BBC then ITV. There was also a film … … and some stage shows. For the few episodes that fbb heard, he…
A young mechanic who helps to service and maintain Kinaxia Logistics’ fleet of lorries has won the company’s apprentice of the year award. Lewis Brockbank, 20, joined Kinaxia in September 2021 on a three-year apprenticeship leading to a qualification in heavy vehicle maintenance. He is based at Kinaxia group company Bay Freight in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester. Lewis was nominated for…