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24 October 2005
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THE OXFORD Bus Company has completed a £500,000 programme of fitting CCTV equipment to all of its 160-strong fleet, covering long distance coaches as well local buses.
07 December 2010
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Bus punctuality and Section 19 and 22 permits are highlighted as concerns by senior traffic commissioner Philip Brown in the latest annual report of the commissioners, published last week.
13 December 2006
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BRITAIN’S first Euro 5 buses are now in service in Oxford.
29 September 2009
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Who Buys What
Stagecoach has introduced its Gold brand to Oxford with five new Scanias with high-specification ADL Enviro400 bodies.
22 April 2010
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UK
One year on from the publication of government guidance on tackling bullying on journeys to and from school, a new survey shows that the majority of local authorities still do not have a safer travel policy in place, according to charity 4Children.
30 January 2012
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CAROLE STEVENS has been promoted within the Stagecoach group, taking over as operations manager at Stagecoach Oxford.
International news
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VDL is adding an artic and an electric model to its Citea range of low-floor buses. Issue 311
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Following its introduction on trains and ferries at the end of 2012, Auckland’s AT HOP smartcard is to be introduced to the city’s buses, starting this month with coverage of all services being completed in December. Issue 311
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ComfortDelGro is acquiring Melbourne bus operator Driver Group for about A$22million (£14million). Issue 311
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An electric bus which can be fast-charged at stops is being trialled in Geneva in the TOSA project (Transport avec Optimisation du Système d’Alimentation ) developed jointly by the city, bus operator TPG, component manufacturer ABB and electricity supplier SIG. Issue 311
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Iveco has abandoned the Irisbus name, in use since the 1999 merger of the bus manufacturing interests of Iveco and Renault, in favour of Iveco Bus. Issue 311
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Halifax regional council has placed an order for up to 80 New Flyer Xcelsior 40ft city buses for its Metro Transit operation. Issue 311
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Product news
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Repair and refurbishment specialist Britcom provides a full service for bus and coach operators. Issue 311
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As ever more holiday seekers turn to the internet to book their coach holidays and day excursions, Roeville is continuing to making further advances in e-commerce technology for coach and tour operators. Issue 310
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Somerset-based Koller Engineering reports a very positive response from last month’s CV show. Issue 309
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Doncaster dealer Connaught PSV has moved into new premises, and looks forward to welcoming customers old and new to come and have a look around. Issue 309
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Grayson Thermal Systems is opening a new subsidiary business in Poland as the company celebrates its 35th anniversary this month. Issue 309
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Stagecoach has signed a new three-year agreement with Energenics, while reporting that the use of Envirox over the past eight years has achieved a 5 per cent annual reduction in fuel consumption and associated emissions and cut CO2 emissions from its bus fleet in the UK by more than 188,000 tonnes. Issue 305
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People in the news
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Stagecoach has named two new managing directors at its UK Bus division. Issue 311
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First UK Bus has restructured its South West and Wales region to create four business units, each headed by a managing director reporting directly to UK Bus chief operating officer JEROEN WEIMAR. Issue 311
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ALEX CHUTTER, who joined Go South Coast in April 2011 as its first management trainee, has been appointed staff manager for Morebus/Wilts & Dorset’s operations in Poole, Bournemouth and Swanage. Issue 311
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MIKE HAWES will be joining the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders as its new chief executive in the autumn. Issue 311
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FirstGroup chairman MARTIN GILBERT has announced his intention to step down. Issue 310
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The South Yorkshire PTE will be jointly managed by two directors following the move to Merseytravel, the Merseyside PTE, by director general DAVID BROWN. Issue 310
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07 June 2013 | UK
The government is making £5million available to cut bus pollution.
07 June 2013 | UK
Riverside Transport of Paisley has ceased trading.
07 June 2013 | UK
A new bus route in Coventry is said to be the longest urban bus service in Europe.
05 June 2013 | UK
DAF Trucks has unveiled its Euro 6 Paccar MX11 engine for buses and coaches.
05 June 2013 | UK
The bus priority scheme planned for Oxford Road in Manchester can now be viewed on line in 3D fly-through videos.
04 June 2013 | UK
West Coast Motors is purchasing Bowman’s Tours, the Mull-based bus and coach operator.
Latest vehicle deliveries
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Goole-based Drury Coaches has continued investment in its fleet with the addition of a new 12. Issue 311
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Birmingham-based Attain Travel has taken delivery of a new Scania Irizar i4, based on a K320 chassis with 320bhp Scania engine and fully-automated Opticruise transmission. Issue 311
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G-Line Coach Tours of St Annes-on-Sea has taken delivery of a compact 10. Issue 311
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Hodge’s Coaches of Sandhurst has taken delivery of the first two of a batch of six new 57-seat 12. Issue 310
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Derbyshire operator Macpherson Coaches has added a new Mercedes-Benz Tourismo to its fleet. Issue 310
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Newbury & District is the first small operator to take delivery of the 11. Issue 310
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Coach tourism news
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For the Champions League final last month, ferry operator DFDS Seaways transported more than 30,000 fans from Germany on their way to the match at Wembley Stadium. Issue 311
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Joey, the life-size puppet horse from the National Theatre’s internationally acclaimed production of War Horse made a special appearance at Wembley at the opening ceremony of the UEFA Champions League Final. Issue 311
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Located between the Cheviot Hills, Scottish Borders and the coast, the country estate of Ford & Etal is a hidden gem in Northumberland. Issue 311
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One of the largest inhabited castles in the country, Alnwick Castle has been home to the Duke of Northumberland’s family for over 700 years. Issue 311
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Whilst Britannia may rule the waves, Bamburgh claims to be king of the castles. Issue 311
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Groups wanting to make the most of the longer summer days can enjoy a visit to one of the largest street markets in the south east which promises great goods, great food and great atmosphere. Issue 311
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