With an eye on the news coming from Europe, the European Commission recently presented the new environmental Mobility Package. This is expected to be fulfilled by the year 2030. In summary, the document establishes the environmental objectives that affect the public transport sector of passengers. In addition to this, legislative measures that must be applied to new vehicles from 2025 are included. Initially, the commission expects all new vehicles sold to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15%. Furthermore, after 2030, new vehicles must do so by 30%. Many environmentalists consider this package of measures to be unambitious. The same Commission ensures that by 2030, more than 80% of vehicles will…
British Rail Prices will rise by 3.4% in 2018
After a difficult year of delays, rail strikes and cancellations, it’s been announced that train fares throughout the United Kingdom will rise by an average of 3.4%. This is the largest price increase in five years, and has understandably been met with criticism all over the country as many people’s wages remain
Best Coach Connection of December: Bath to London
From big city hustle to small town charm, the UK is truly a magical place to be during the holiday season. The Christmas spirit runs throughout the entire country, and it’s very difficult to go wrong when choosing the best destination for Christmas this year, but we do recommend
Coffee Powered Buses in London
After waking up in the morning, many of us turn to a warm cup of coffee to overcome our grogginess and take on the day. It’s a part of many people’s morning routines, but in a few years’ time, it may be that buses get their morning coffee as well. Bio-bean, a British startup, has teamed up with Shell Corporation and Argent Energy to work on a
Bustling Cities, Ancient Temples and Wild Jungles: Choose your Path through Southeast Asia
Filled to the brim with exquisite mountain views, bustling urban centeres, and fascinating history, Southeast Asia offers more than you can possibly fit into a two-week holiday. Unfortunately, it’s simply impossible to see it all in one go. Prioritising and compromising the sights at the top of your list is essential to
Robot Buses and Flying Cars: What Does the Future Hold?
Technological Innovations seem to know no bound, and popular staples of science fiction, such as self-driving buses and flying cars might make a stop in reality sooner than we think. The transport sector is constantly evolving with innovations, such as electric buses, which are becoming more and more
Five Companies Face Walkouts on the Same Day as Rail Strike Chaos Continues
The past few months have been a difficult time for the rail industry in the United Kingdom. Reoccurring strikes against multiple rail providers over pay disputes and the innovation of Driver Controlled Operation (DCO) trains remain serious issues for union members and rail companies. The strikes are compounded by
National Express Wins for Innovation at the UK Coach Awards 2017
Since 2008, the UK Coach Awards have been held each year to celebrate the country’s coaches and buses and award the industry’s best in a variety of categories. These range from coach operations to awards for individual people in the industry, including the best coach staff, engineer of the year and the top
More UK Residents Stay Closer to Home When Travelling
It’s official, more UK residents are interested in domestic travel than excursions abroad according to a CheckMyBus study. This past summer, CheckMyBus saw 40% more UK users search for affordable intercity coach rides and domestic routes are more popular than ever. The
National Express Unveils New Caetano Levante III Model
Since 2015, the manufacturing giant Caetano has been working on creating its next generation model, which has finally been revealed, the Caetano Levante III. The model will primarily be used by National Express, due to a partnership between the two companies. In fact,