Earlier this year, tests of autonomous buses began in a real context on the streets of Stockholm’s financial district of Estocolomo. This autonomous driving project has put its shuttle minibuses to the test, sharing the streets with pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles. These buses run can at speeds of up to 24 km/h and form part of Continue reading
Best Coach Connection of April: Ipswich to Cambridge
Spring is finally here, and as the days get longer, the flowers begin to bloom and temperatures get warmer, it’s natural to want to finally spend some quality time outside. The UK is truly stunning in the spring as its countryside springs to life, and there is no shortage of wonderful destinations to choose from, such as the Continue reading
The Happiest Countries in the World by Bus
Yesterday marked the International Day of Happiness, and the Network for Solutions for Sustainable Development of the United Nations Organization (SDSN) has published its annual World Report on Happiness in 2018. How does one define happiness? How is it measured? In this case, various indicators such as Continue reading
Passengers in Wheelchairs are to be Assured Access to Buses
Travellng can be pretty stressful, with making sure you arrive on time, remembering luggage and being able to find a seat all being common concerns. However, for passengers in wheelchairs, just being able to board the bus can be a huge issue that can completely overturn their plans for the day. This issue became particularly apparent during an incident where Continue reading
Airlines Compete with Intercity Coaches for Affordable Travel
Despite the recent price hike for British railways, airplane tickets are becoming closer to bus fares, opening up plenty of options for affordable travel, both domestic and abroad. In many cases, it’s actually cheaper to take a flight between two cities than it is to take the train, and this is often at a fraction of the time it would take to Continue reading
Best Coach Connection of March: Birmingham and Belfast
It’s March, which means that spring is just around the corner. As it begins to slowly get warmer outside, it becomes much easier to think about the perfect place to get away for a weekend holiday. Halfway through the month is Saint Patrick’s Day and cities throughout the UK make the holiday a momentous occasion with Continue reading
Volvo’s New Autonomous Electric Buses Will Arrive in Singapore in 2022
Although the Volvo company is renowned for its extensive experience in the field of autonomous vehicles, the company will be further expanding its scope by shifting towards public transport systems. The company is a world leader in manufacturing electric buses and has Continue reading
National Express Forms New Partnership with Ouibus
Four of the European giants of bus transport have decided to join forces to face competition in the international market. As the UK market leader, with over 20 million passengers each year, it’s only natural that National Express would eventually form a partnership with the leading provider in France, Ouibus, which Continue reading
South Western Railways Continues to be Affected by Union Action
After a series of strikes across the country throughout the month of January, rail passengers can expect disruptions and delays to continue into February as well. As ongoing disagreements about the role of guards on trains continue, more walkouts and strikes will be planned, and the next one is scheduled from Continue reading
Best Coach Connection of February: Penrith and Edinburgh
With Valentine’s day quickly approaching, what better way to spend the holiday with your loved one than to explore some of the UK’s most romantic sites. From the iconic streets of London, the beautiful mountains of northern Wales and the dramatic Scottish Highlands, there is no shortage of amazing sites to visit in Continue reading