A new Geotab report has confirmed UK truck drivers are driving fewer miles prior to a collision, suggesting the need for an increased focus on safety.
Road SafetyThe biggest UK-based coach and bus trade show for 2024 returns to the NEC Birmingham on 12-14 November.
Bus & CoachVolvo’s new BZR Electric chassis combines existing technologies with a new cooling system while also offering customers a variety of locations to place the batteries. Ben Spencer reports from Sweden
Bus & CoachMore than 60 bus and coach technicians took part in this year’s IRTE Skills Challenge, held at S&B Automotive Academy. John Challen was there to see how they got on
Continuing Professional DevelopmentThe importance of being aware of driver health and wellbeing should not be underestimated. Tom Austin-Morgan investigates some of the ways that operators can manage drivers and help prevent issues overwhelming their work life and performance
Road SafetyMaking a trip to Bristol is never a hardship – it’s a vibrant, forward-thinking city that has a lot to offer people of all ages. In many respects, it’s much like the group of bus and coach technicians who were also in Bristol, taking part in the IRTE Skills Challenge – which was the reason for my journey along the coast to the south west of England.
Continuing Professional DevelopmentManaging a diverse fleet of buses and coaches can be a multifaceted challenge both for operators and depot managers. Tom Austin-Morgan talks to some of the people facing that situation and finds out how they manage to maximise efficiency and vehicle uptime
Bus & CoachBYD’s new electric double-decker bus features the company’s Blade Battery, a solution that is set to yield safety and energy efficiency benefits. Ben Spencer has the story behind the latest addition to its PSV portfolio
Bus & CoachUsing battery-electric tractor units for bulk tipping work poses a new challenge for engineers, with a number of hurdles required to be overcome to make the combination work. However, many companies are working on solutions and Richard Simpson meets one that has embraced the conundrum
Tractor UnitsCommercial vehicle operators and suppliers are learning to love advanced technologies, including AI, because they offer the ability to improve efficiency and cut costs. Steve Banner looks at the effect AI is having on telematics
Engineering TechnologyBridge strikes are very much still – unfortunately – an important topic that traffic commissioners have to deal with regularly in the transport industry.
Road LegalZenobe has partnered with Big Bus Tours to deliver 20 sustainable open-top buses and the associated infrastructure.
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