Supportive government policies and technology innovations have led to the bus sector moving from key polluter to playing a leading role in the quest for improved air quality in cities.
Emissions Control
Leading van manufacturers are lining up to ply their wares at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2016 (NEC, Birmingham; 26—28 April 2016).
Light Commercial Vehicles
Commercial vehicle fleet management specialist Prohire is reporting “measurable gains” in cost control and efficiency since implementing the latest web-based compliance system from r2c Online.
Fleet Management Systems
Bus operator Blackpool Transport has renewed its tyre management programme with Michelin Solutions for a further five years.
Tyres & Retreads
Recyling and waste management operator Countrystyle has added seven 32-tonne Mercedes-Benz Arocs trucks its fleet, which has almost tripled in size in three years to 150 vehicles.
Rigids
Taunton Deane Borough Council has signed a new four-year deal with fleet management business BT Fleet, following a competitive tender.
Fleet Management Systems
Hornigold Haulage has extended its 30-strong fleet by one third, taking delivery of 10 new Volvo FH 6x2 tractors.
Tractor Units
Airport parking business Cophall Parking, near Gatwick, has full visibility of fuel stock and is making “significant savings” thanks to a new on-site fuelling system installed by Cameron Forecourt.
Fuel SystemsTwo transport industry associations are calling for the government to compensate operators, following news that the Forth Road Bridge will not reopen fully to HGVs until the middle of March.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Transport and warehousing business Owens Group has expanded its 300-strong mixed fleet with its first Renault Range Ts.
Tractor Units
Removals business Matthew James has taken delivery of two Mercedes-Benz Actros 26-tonners with six-man, type-approved distribution cabs.
Rigids
Princess Coaches has expanded its fleet with a Scania Irizar i6 – its seventh such vehicle.
Bus & Coach