In a 2020 trial, the world’s first full-sized fleet of self-driving buses will cross the Forth Road Bridge and run between Fife and Edinburgh. These buses hope to board passengers as early as 2021. According to UK Business secretary Greg Clark, “The UK is building on its automotive heritage and strengths to develop the new vehicles and technologies and from 2021 the public will get to experience the
Escape the Winter Months with a Southeast Asian Excursion
As the chilly winter months are approaching, many travellers with itchy feet are looking for a sunny escape. It’s the perfect time to visit Southeast Asia! While the prospect of travelling so far might seem daunting, the reality is that the plane ticket will likely be the most expensive part of your trip as affordable hotels, restaurants and
All-Weather Autonomous Shuttle Bus Faces Off Against Harsh Winter Conditions in Northern Finland
Finnish autonomous vehicle maker, Sensible 4, has teamed up with the Japanese retail company, Muji, to create a sleek new autonomous shuttle bus model called Gacha. The primary goal of the project is to design an autonomous vehicle that can withstand a range of environmental conditions. After its initial testing phase in the arctic climate of Lapland, Sensible 4 joined up with
Go-Ahead Buses Work to Improve Air Quality
UK transport company Go-Ahead is not only working to reduce the carbon footprint of its buses but is hoping to actually fight air pollution with them. The company believes that buses can be a possible “solution to the air quality program.” Go-Ahead’s prototype will have a rooftop filter designed by Pall Aerospace, which produces similar systems for planes and marine systems. Last month, the company unveiled
A Magical Halloween at Warner Brothers Studio
Halloween is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by entering a world of witches, wizards, hippogriffs and dragons. Every year, London’s Warner Brothers Studios features special seasonal tours of the Harry Potter sets, allowing visitors to indulge in the darker side of the wizarding world. Really get in the Halloween spirit by exploring the
The Majority of Surveyed Passengers Support Electric Buses
In a survey conducted by Volvo, more than 1000 people around the UK were questioned to share their thoughts on transportation in the country. Participants included people who drive their own cars, bus passengers, rail passengers, taxi users, motorcyclists and pedestrians all over the age of 16, and they revealed their
CheckMyCon: Travel to Conventions in 2018 by Bus and Save Money!
If you’re a fan of anime, video games, comics or Japanese culture, then you should consider going to one of the many conventions put on throughout the UK each year. It’s a great chance to see special guests, shop for unique merchandise, meet other members of your favourite fandoms, and of course
British Rail Prices Projected to Rise by 3.2% in 2019
On 15 August, rail fares were projected to increase by another 3.2% in January 2019. This comes despite calls from commuters and campaigners to freeze the fares after this year’s steep price hike of 3.6% coupled with a general lack of satisfaction due to frequent rail strikes. In May, timetable changes led to the cancellation of
Stagecoach is Testing the UK’s first Driverless Bus
One of the UK’s largest transport groups, Stagecoach, will be giving the UK’s first full-sized driverless bus a test trial later this year. Similar passenger test trials have already been conducted on small driverless vehicles in France, and China has already been testing larger driverless buses on Shenzhen roads. Stagecoach claims that
Best Coach Connection of July: Bournemouth to Brighton
Is there a more quintessential summer holiday than a trip to the beach? While many instantly think of faraway locations, there are some nice beaches along the British coast as well. The UK is known for its charming seaside towns and dramatic coastlines, and there are some beautiful beaches as well. This month’s featured