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Latest news written with authority

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New bus map now available as digital download

The latest edition of Mike Harris’s London Bus Map, fully updated...

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RURAL POWER CHALLENGE

Politicians and public bodies are setting deadlines to eliminate...

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VINTAGE FENTON FILE

The Surrey arm of Dodge tried challenging Bedford and Ford’s...

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Dutch provinces, not cities

On the bottom left corner of p30 of December Buses in your report...

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New era dawns for Stagecoach

Stagecoach is increasing its annual marketing spend by over 60%...

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A beautiful Birmingham Standard

ROBIN HANNAY, who first reviewed models for this magazine over...

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Exploring a Midlands trolley network

Title: Around Derby by Trolleybus Authors: Colin Barker Publisher:...

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TAPPING INTO THE FUTURE

It is good to see so many bus companies now accepting contactless...

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Stagecoach and Go-Ahead to swap routes in Bromley

Two routes run currently by Go-Ahead London’s Metrobus operation...

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Ivy clings to a green RML

There’s certainly nothing unusual about a Routemaster on the...

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CONFUSED IN CONWY

RHODRI CLARK found passengers struggling to locate regular routes...

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Poorly designed stops impair passengers’ access

Although the buses in daily use have improved vastly in most...

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Ensign running day showcases RT and Olympian

Two recently restored double-deckers 40 years apart were star...

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DfT eases access regs deadline

Despite almost 20 years’ advance warning to operators, the...

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London’s bespoke country midibus

Title: GS The London Guy Special Authors: Peter Aves & Alan...

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Isobel Gall, Walsall driver and Trident owner

National Express West Midlands driver and enthusiast Isobel Gall...

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De Lijn places biggest ever order for VDL hybrids

De Lijn, the state operator in Flemish-speaking Belgium, has...

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FRM1 and Friends mark major anniversary

FRM1, the solitary rear-engined AEC/Park Royal Routemaster, was...

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PRODUCT OR UTILITY?

Is it better to have a uniform identity for all the buses in...

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GOVERNMENT MUST DELIVER

The 12 general December election was decisive. result on The...

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The reason why CVD6s were called ‘tar burners’

Thank you for including the photograph of Gash Daimler CVD6 DD2...

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First ‘jumbo’ marks PTE’s half century

To mark the 50th anniversary of the formation of Merseyside PTE...

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Sunday Jurassic Coaster crowdfunding fails

A crowdfunding campaign failed to save First Hampshire & Dorset’s...

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Two colour books from one capital expert

Title: Last Years of the London Metrobus Authors: Matthew Wharmby...

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Ticketer to focus on maas at Olympia show

UK bus ticketing market leader Ticketer will focus on mobility...

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Bavarian shuttle extended to provide rail link

German state railway Deutsche Bahn (DB) has extended its operation...

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TfL sets bold EV target

Business plan also promises bus station improvements ...

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When Gary met The Grinch

Exeter’s very own incarnation of The Grinch seemed to be out...

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READING’S CENTENARY

A prewar AEC Regent, a birthday cake, souvenir tickets and a...

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Ticket availability causes confusion

You write These are letters pages and the views expressed therein...