PLS on the up as passenger lift manufacturer focuses on the future
Passenger lift manufacturer PLS is seeing a positive future under new ownership, with fresh expertise among shareholders and board members,…
Community transport has role in England bus reform, says minister
Under-Secretary of State for Transport Simon Lightwood (pictured, third from left) has underlined the government's belief that community transport has…
PickMeUp reaches 140,000 trips as two-year anniversary marked
Carousel Buses is celebrating the second anniversary of the launch of demand-responsive transport service PickMeUp in High Wycombe by announcing…
Guide Dogs charity calls for halt on controversial bus stop design
The charity Guide Dogs has called for the pausing of the roll-out of "floating bus stops" and similar designs after…
AIR exemption offered to coaches used on rail replacement work
Coaches on rail replacement work can be granted a temporary exemption from complying with Accessible Information Regulations (AIR), which are…
Bus Users UK launches Catch the Bus Month 2024 campaign
Bus Users UK has launched its annual Catch the Bus Month campaign, which this year centres on improving accessibility. During…
Koller Engineering continues family focus with latest appointment
Wheelchair accessible vehicle products specialist Koller Engineering has welcomed family member Jade Mullis (pictured, left) to the position of Accounts…
DVSA tough line on PSVAR medium-term exemption compliance
DVSA is taking a hard line on compliance with the PSVAR medium-term exemption (MTE) mechanism by operators using such special…
Bus Users UK report examines disabled passengers’ experiences
The bus industry and its key governmental stakeholders must continue to improve things for disabled passengers, Bus Users UK has…
Bus accessibility: Brighton and Hove and Metrobus leading the way
Giving equal access for disabled customers and enabling them to feel comfortable using buses has already improved greatly, and it…
