Rowgate Group, a Berkshire-based operator, has unveiled plans to deepen its collaboration with FlixBus. The expansion aims to increase scheduled coach services and introduce new routes starting from 20 May 2024, with further enhancements anticipated in September. This strategic partnership will see Rowgate Group integrating additional vehicles into FlixBus’s long-distance network, focusing on key routes connecting Bristol, Reading and London.  Andreas Schorling, Managing Director of FlixBus UK, said: “Rowgate has been a fantastic partner, delivering quality and consistency for our cus ..read more

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the Seoul Metropolitan Government have announced that they have embarked on a new phase of collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at fostering co-operation and enhancing their strategic partnership in the realm of public transport and future mobility. The agreement, signed by His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, and His Excellency Oh Se-hoon, Mayor of Seoul, sets the stage for a comprehensive partnership to explore development opportunities ..read more

Voi Technology has announced that residents of North Northamptonshire have collectively travelled over two million miles on its rental e-scooters since the launch of the trial in December 2020, marking a notable shift towards alternative transportation methods in the region. The e-scooter trial, which initially began in Kettering and later expanded across North Northants, has seen significant adoption with more than 48,000 people registered on the Voi platform. Users are leveraging e-scooters for commuting to work and education, running errands and recreational outings, leading to a reduction ..read more

Could you provide an overview of Forest’s latest sustainability report, highlighting key achievements and challenges encountered during the reporting period, and how these findings are shaping the company’s future sustainability strategy? To give a broad overview, Forest’s latest sustainability report covers the period September 2022 to September 2023 and it looks at three pillars. That’s our relationship with the planet, the people in our company, and then the communities more broadly that we work with. We see sustainability quite holistically, within the planet side, which really forms the m ..read more

NJ TRANSIT has announced that it has introduced its first Sustainability Plan, a comprehensive roadmap designed to integrate sustainability into all facets of its operations while enhancing service quality and accessibility for its customers. “NJ TRANSIT’s first ever Sustainability Plan serves as a blueprint for integrating sustainability into all aspects of our operations,” said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin S. Corbett. “This demonstrates that transit is clearly the best way to reduce New Jersey’s carbon footprint today and will be even more so in the future.” The Sustainability Plan ..read more

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced that Ireland’s independent statutory planning authority, An Bord Pleanála, has given the green light to four new bus corridors as part of the authority ambitious plans to revamp Dublin’s public transportation system. The approval of these corridors signals a pivotal moment in NTA’s ongoing efforts to bolster efficiency and reliability across the city’s bus network. The newly sanctioned corridors – Clongriffin Scheme, Liffey Valley Scheme, Ballymun Finglas Scheme and Belfield Blackrock Scheme – are strategically tailored to cater to specific ..read more

Kinetic has announced a significant upgrade to its bus depot in Portsmith, Cairns, positioning it as a key site for supporting the region’s transition to a zero-emission bus network. The renovated depot now houses five zero-emission buses, enhancing the travel experience for commuters and visitors in Tropical Far North Queensland. As part of this initiative, Kinetic has introduced a new operations and administration building along with a modern maintenance workshop. The unveiling was officiated by Queensland Tourism Minister and Cairns MP Michael Healy, alongside Kinetic Co-CEO Michael S ..read more

In the lead-up to London’s mayoral elections, black cab drivers are intensifying their call for affordable vehicle options, particularly focusing on electric vehicles (EVs), as revealed by recent research conducted by FREENOW UK. The study underlines the pressing need to alleviate financial strains on drivers, with 94% of respondents indicating that the cost of purchasing or renting a black cab has significantly impacted their finances since entering the taxi industry. Furthermore, 71% of surveyed drivers emphasised the critical importance of providing more affordable vehicle choices for the ..read more

King County Executive Dow Constantine has announced a $6 million grant from the state Department of Commerce to enhance access to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the county. The funding, awarded as part of the state’s Climate Commitment Act, will be utilised to install over 400 new charging ports at various locations throughout King County. These include community centres, fire stations, residential buildings, retail centres and King County Metro bus bases, thus significantly increasing the county’s electric vehicle charging network. Executive Constantine emphasised the c ..read more

First Bus has announced that it has unveiled the UK’s inaugural bus depot featuring consumer electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities. The cutting-edge charging hub is situated at First Bus’ newly established Summercourt depot in Cornwall. The Summercourt charging hub sets a precedent as the foremost of its kind in the bus sector, extending access to rapid electric charging infrastructure for electric cars and vans directly to the public. Strategically located along the crucial A30 corridor – a prominent tourist route into Cornwall – the hub promises to allay EV range anxiety among drivers t ..read more