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FirstGroup has completed the acquisition of RATP Dev’s sightseeing operations in London and Bath.
Currently operating under the brand Tootbus, the acquisition will strengthen FirstGroup’s presence across London and the south-west of England.
While the operations are primarily a sightseeing business, with a fleet of 63 buses – 42 in London and 21 in Bath – and about 190 employees, they also include the Airdecker service, connecting Bath to Bristol Airport....

Logistics UK is calling for a national review of the availability of rest facilities for logistics workers, and for truck stops to be incorporated into planning frameworks.
It follows the publication, this month of Transport Focus’ Lorry Drivers’ Facilities Survey Year 2 summary report, which highlighted increased dissatisfaction among HGV drivers regarding the quality of suitable stopping locations....

This week I saw first-hand how industry and government investment is transforming manufacturing across the UK, visiting a major OEM’s former transmission site in Halewood, North West England, which is now making electric drive units – critical components...

Tell us about your Crossway Elec model?
The Crossway Elec, the second electric version of the iconic Crossway range, has been designed to decarbonise school and intercity transport.
It stands out for its flexibility and modularity in battery choice, offering tailored autonomy for both short trips and longer journeys of up to 500km, while preserving luggage and passenger capacity....