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VDL Groep has stated in a press note out on 11th June that its purchase of Van Hool will save around “1,600 jobs in the high-quality European bus industry with immediate effect”. Goal of the takeover is “to further strengthen the activities of its Buses division“. However, it...

The Music Bus project, made possible by the collaboration between Iveco Czech Republic and the rock band Doctor Victor, involved the provision of a 12-meter-long Crossway Low Entry. For this program dedicated to music, the vehicle was equipped with a recording studio, classroom, and stage. The Music...

Alexander Dennis (NFI Group) announced that the UK operator Reading Buses has confirmed new orders for 24 zero-emission buses and 29 low-emission buses. The 24 e-buses are the next-generation double-decker model Enviro400EV and will be the operator’s first batch of electric buses. Equipped wit...

Iveco Group has successfully signed a €150 million term loan with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) for the implementation of new projects in Italy dedicated to research, development and innovation. In particular, thanks to the resources made available by CDP, Iveco Group will develop innovative techn...

To help its customers and accompany them step by step in the transition to electric, Scania announced that it has established Erinion, a company specializing in private and semi-public charging systems. This strategic move will see the installation of 40,000 new charging points at customer sites and...

Air ducts, hat and luggage racks, service seats, upholstery, lighting, handrails, passenger monitors, call buttons, and so on. This is the offering of Farhym, a supplier of systems and solutions for the interior design of commercial vehicles: school buses, coaches (double decker included, of course)...

The first of 14 trains ordered by AMT to upgrade the metro service has arrived in Genoa. The investment totalled EUR 70 million, fully financed by the Ministry of Transport. The vehicles, registered in the 41-54 series, will be put within a few months into operation on the Genoa metro line, which wi...

Australian bus operator Busways is collaborating with Transport for New South Wales to establish the first purpose-built battery electric bus depot in one of Sydney’s busiest centres at Macquarie Park. Concept design is underway on the $115 million investment in a zero emissions depot that will tran...

Seven e-buses in operation as of today, 10 more coming in 2025 (Mercedes eCitaro) and 40 more set for tendering in 2024 (and operational by 2026). The electrification’s offensive of SWB Bonn is on its way, with the goal of phasing out all diesel city buses by 2035. But concerns and inputs by t...

Registration has opened for Euro Bus Expo, the largest UK based coach and bus industry trade event, with less than 20% of stand space remaining. Returning to the NEC, Birmingham on 12-14 November, Euro Bus Expo “promises to be a must-attend for operators, local authorities, community transport...