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Official Torsus Terrastorm debuts as a bodacious VW-based off-road bus

Torsus Terrastorm debuts as a bodacious VW-based off-road bus

Cargo and ambulance versions are available too.
By Christopher Smith 29 July 2020
Government Manchester City Council has received over £8 million in bus lane fines

Manchester City Council has received over £8 million in bus lane fines

Considerably more than anywhere else outside London.
By Dominik Wilde 29 July 2020
General London proposes 24/7 bus lanes on 'busiest roads' after Covid-19

London proposes 24/7 bus lanes on 'busiest roads' after Covid-19

Transport for London says the plan will help the capital get "back on its feet".
By James Fossdyke 23 July 2020
Safety Government to ban old tyres on buses and trucks in bid to up safety

Government to ban old tyres on buses and trucks in bid to up safety

Tyres over 10 years old will be banned from this autumn.
By James Fossdyke 23 July 2020
Commercial Vehicles Meet the futuristic-looking electric Arrival Bus

Meet the futuristic-looking electric Arrival Bus

UK-based Arrival hints at new electric buses, which will join the commercial vans.
By Mark Kane 22 June 2020
Green North West town aiming to have Britain's first all-electric bus fleet

North West town aiming to have Britain's first all-electric bus fleet

Warrington wants a greener bus service.
By Dominik Wilde 08 June 2020
Commercial Vehicles New rules to help HGV and bus drivers renew licences in lockdown

New rules to help HGV and bus drivers renew licences in lockdown

Changes to medical requirements should make it easier for drivers to renew their licences.
By James Fossdyke 21 April 2020
Green Local authorities get £2.27m to tackle air pollution

Local authorities get £2.27m to tackle air pollution

Schemes include encouraging electric vehicle uptake and measures to reduce kids' exposure to particulate matter.
By James Fossdyke 20 March 2020
Commercial Vehicles National Express to switch to electric bus and coach in the UK

National Express to switch to electric bus and coach in the UK

National Express is done purchasing diesel buses. It's time to go electric.
By Mark Kane 04 March 2020
Technology High-tech route-planning system will 'revitalise' bus network

High-tech route-planning system will 'revitalise' bus network

The "big data" tech will allow passengers to "plan journeys to the minute".
By James Fossdyke 30 December 2019
Safety London trials noise-emitting electric buses to improve safety

London trials noise-emitting electric buses to improve safety

The buses are designed to emit a noise that alerts people to their presence.
By James Fossdyke 24 December 2019
Safety London to trial 'cutting-edge' bus safety systems

London to trial 'cutting-edge' bus safety systems

Systems under evaluation include a driver fatigue monitor and AI tech that predicts pedestrian movement.
By James Fossdyke 18 September 2019
02:44 Lifestyle Torsus Praetorian overlander is a wicked off-road motorhome

Torsus Praetorian overlander is a wicked off-road motorhome

It also has the coolest name of any camper ever.
By Christopher Smith 14 August 2019
Commercial Vehicles BYD & ADL celebrate over 100 electric double decker bus sales in UK

BYD & ADL celebrate over 100 electric double decker bus sales in UK

BYD ADL Enviro400EV with the standard 382 kWh battery can go some 160 miles on a single charge.
By Mark Kane 05 August 2019
Technology Limitless 360-degree steering revealed by UK firm

Limitless 360-degree steering revealed by UK firm

New system is said to make EVs more manoeuvrable and more efficient
By James Fossdyke 23 July 2019
Green Toyota unveils electric mobility vehicle for Olympic games

Toyota unveils electric mobility vehicle for Olympic games

Here is another low-speed, short-distance battery electric vehicle from Toyota.
By Mark Kane 22 July 2019
Commercial Vehicles Scania NXT bus concept revealed - electric, autonomous and modular

Scania NXT bus concept revealed - electric, autonomous and modular

Scania NXT hints the future of electric buses and trucks beyond 2030
By Mark Kane 13 June 2019
Commercial Vehicles Hyundai double-decker electric bus can go 186 miles

Hyundai double-decker electric bus can go 186 miles

Hyundai developed the first double-decker electric bus with support from the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport
By Mark Kane 02 June 2019
11:36 Lifestyle Crazy bendy bus motorhome conversion will bend your mind

Crazy bendy bus motorhome conversion will bend your mind

The space inside this massive motorhome is unreal.
By Christopher Smith 01 May 2019
03:20 General Snow-bound bus saved by three plucky SUVs strapped together

Snow-bound bus saved by three plucky SUVs strapped together

Teamwork makes the dream work!
By Christopher Smith 26 January 2019
Weird Apocalypse-ready bus could make public transport cool again

Apocalypse-ready bus could make public transport cool again

Land Rover doesn't make buses, but if it did...
By Anthony Alaniz 28 August 2018
Races and Chases Goodwood has nothing on this crazy-fast bus hill climb

Goodwood has nothing on this crazy-fast bus hill climb

It’s time for a Speed reboot.
By Anthony Alaniz 14 July 2018
Green New Zealand preparing for electric bus roll-out

New Zealand preparing for electric bus roll-out

More will follow in 2020 and 2021 too.
By Dominik Wilde 22 June 2018
Classics The next project from Morgan is a bus

The next project from Morgan is a bus

The firm is using an iconic Routemaster for promotional events this year.
By Dominik Wilde 19 April 2018
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