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Pretty sure it's the former - same fleet code (BDE) as Metroline's existing batch.

As it happens the existing Pin Entry Devices are to be removed (possibly starting in about 6 months or so) and TfL/Cubic are currently investigating how to integrate their preferred replacements (which will have contactless functionality) with the ticket machines. Details are on page 16 of TRU150.

Bramley depot will take on another 22 electric double-deckers as the West Yorkshire ZEBRA 1 pot rose by £3.4 million after a successful variation request to the DfT; First Bus will contribute £7.8 million on top of that. I think this replaces another operator's (Transdev Blazefield?) share of 17...

Three Enviro100AEVs have been ordered for an autonomous vehicle project in Cambridge. https://www.route-one.net/news/enviro100aev-autonomous-trio-set-for-cambridge-connector/

I'm not sure if this is a recent development, but contactless PAYG caps for journeys to/from stations beyond the zones are now listed on the National Rail site, including stations that TfL have overlooked for some time (link for comparison)...

It's been noted on this forum quite a few times now, so I figured it merited its own thread now that Route One have published an article on the topic. https://www.route-one.net/bus/fuel-supply-brings-challenges-for-more-hydrogen-bus-deployment/

NXWM won't be acquiring any additional hydrogen buses for the foreseeable. Source: Mobico Group FY2023 results The ZEBRA1 grant for 124 buses had already been altered last year (changing the 24 planned Sprint artics from hydrogen to battery-electric, and word of a confirmed order is still...

No fewer than 10 break clauses invoked in the latest tender programme update - most of them by Stagecoach, plus Go-Ahead and Transport UK. All the big operators have now done so. Source: https://tangytango.proboards.com/thread/13032/tendering-programme-update-13-2024 (forum members only; not...

Another OLE125 update - 50% (99) of the planned headspan renewals between Luton and Bedford have been done thus far. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/spl-powerlines-uk-holding-limited_luton-bedford-activity-7195743860105396226-ceIs

The Element 2 demonstrator has arrived in the UK. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psvcircle/posts/8113096622041810/

Barcode readers are now being rolled out on buses, starting with the Oxfordshire / Merseyside and South Lancashire operations. https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/national/ticket-qr-readers I'm not sure what the above model is, but on East buses - those on the MK1 at least -...

Going by the tenor of this thread, am I right in saying Cubic not being awarded the next Revenue Collection Contract (commencing September 2026) - if that comes to pass - would be a major shock?

Luton Rising now accept Railcard discounts on DART-only tickets, so you should be fine. https://lutonrising.org.uk/luton-dart-carries-2-7m-passengers-in-its-first-year/

Flightline-refurbished 609 (PS64 OXF) is tracking on the 102 today.

That might explain why (for instance) one-day Intalink Explorer tickets with QR codes are set to expire at 0300 the following day.

Fair point. I didn't think they'd leave it that long to register (one of) them post-homologation.

A fresh Enviro400FCEV demonstrator (SK24 CSZ) was among the buses on display at yesterday's ADL open day in Farnborough. https://www.flickr.com/photos/68422630@N03/53682330390/

Route 276 partially converted to BZL SD operation today, some of which are erroneously tracking on LVF & BusTimes as Metrocities from the W11 batch (probably an iBus issue).

You're referring to Roger French, I take it. https://busandtrainuser.com/2024/03/21/38-new-coasters-for-brighton-hove/

Got a response from Omio and still can't say one way or the other. Query Response