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My latest piece, a report from Leicester where an Enhanced Partnership Plus is enjoying some success.
‘More than one way to go’
The City of Leicester Council celebrated a key milestone in its Enhanced Partnership Plus with seven commercial bus operators at the city’s First Bus depot on Wednesday 24 July. Kevin Carr reports
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Great to see this in action as I conclude three days out and about on our services among my normal duties. Thanks to Lead Driver Steve for this pic from Holmfirth this morning, I was glad to see it in action in Barnsley this afternoon. A good 3 days of observation and learning.
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Check out this week's @CBWtweets magazine, with a front page feature from me covering the launch of the all new BYD Double Decker for London. 5 pages of content covering this inside, available at all good news outlets including WHSmiths and via subscription online.
This week, we get behind the wheel of the @VolvoBusUK B8R with MCV eVoTor bodywork, we report from the launch of the new @BYDCompany BD11 electric double-decker & take a trip with @flixbus_uk aboard a new @YutongGlobal GT12 operated by partner @BelleVueBus
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Seemed a good opportunity to take a look at the new @SouthPennineCT electro branded Enviro 200 buses on the expanded Sheffield Connect SC1 and SC2.
Nice.
Out now at all good news establishments, containing a 6 page feature from me about my visit to Millbrook Proving Ground to test drive Alexander Dennis's next generation small single deck and double deck electric buses.
This week, we meet @peteandhisbus to find out about an unusual Routemaster business, travel to Millbrook with @ADLbus and report from the Young Bus Professionals conference hosted by @mcgillswest. Plus much more...
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Well done to Stuart Chiles, Benjamin Carr & Richard Clegg for completing 3 days of intensive training between them on operating and maintaining our new electric buses for Sheffield Connect. Greatly appreciate the support from ADL and BYD.
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New York depot for Transdev
Kevin Carr reports from the opening of the new Transdev York depot at Shipton Road, Rawcliffe, near York on Thursday 14 March
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This week's Coach and Bus Week is out now! Plenty to read, including a 4 four page piece from me on the opening of a new Bus Depot in York for Transdev.
This week, we report from the CPT's Ride & Drive North event, speak to Cambridge Buses about its young drivers, take a look at the coaches at Cheltenham Races, & visit Transdev Blazefield's new York & Country depot plus much more....
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Good to welcome @benmiskell, @tomhunt100 and many others for a preview and first ride of the new Electric buses for Sheffield Connect. Starting 8th April, services SC1 & new SC2 will be completely free to use.
No surprise, it's the wrong decision. But the decision is made. What ever is delivered now must not carbon copy Manchester and the Mayor must make partners out of bus operators and not enemies. And there will be turbulence in the interim - a swift steadying of the ship is needed.
You told me that you wanted to see West Yorkshire’s buses brought back under public control.
Well today, I made that decision official – it’s the start of a transport revolution across the region.
Learn more: westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news…
ALT A graphic illustration of the Mayor of West Yorkshire in front of a bus. Text reads: 'We're changing the way West Yorkshire's buses are run.'
Very sad to hear about the passing of Dai Powell. He made an outstanding contribution to the world of Community Transport and was particularly supportive of South Pennine during the latter part of his tenure as CEO at HCT Group. We are forever grateful for his dedication.
We are saddened by the passing of Dai Powell OBE, former CTA UK Chair & visionary in community transport. From volunteer bus cleaner to CEO of HCT, his legacy of innovation & dedication to social inclusion lives on. Awarded an OBE for his service, Dai's impact is unforgettable
ALT Photograph of Dai smiling. He's wearing a white shirt and standing next to a window.
We're looking forward to making a big step change of improvement for Sheffield Connect. Great visit to ADL in Scarborough today to see the buses first hand.
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From childhood bus rides to pioneering community transport! 🚌
Kevin Carr's journey from passenger to owner of @SouthPennineCT is an inspiring tale of determination. Serving rural communities, his buses connect hearts, minds, and destinations...
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Although it has its critics with fair points, I do support open access rail services. Not just about choice but about accessibility. I hope that @Hull_Trains plan for services from Sheffield to London via Woodhouse & Worksop is successful as I hope other routes can open up too.
Take a look at my piece in this week's @CBWtweets magazine about the CPTs launch of a new report on decarbonising rural bus services. Available to purchase online or in WHSmith's.
A smooth ride to zero-emission rural buses?
Kevin Carr reports from the launch of the CPT’s report on achieving zero-emission rural mobility, which was held at Westminster on 28 February.
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This evening's rail replacement better than this morning's - on two counts:
1) it's turned up and on time.
2) it's a lovely luxury 16 seat minibus from Wyatts Coaches with a friendly driver.
Alls well that ends well and no more ranting about rail replacement from me. For now.
Great to be in Halifax today to catch up with the Halifax Heritage Tours CIC team and a pleasure to drive no.10, a 1973 Leyland Leopard. Thanks to Chris for allowing me to drive his bus again.
Channel 4 news report from this evening featuring South Pennine & some excellent words from Benjamin Carr who very capably represented us today. Let's hope that all the folk shown on the film on Broadway/Woodland Drive will support our new service 33. All welcome.
England has lost 28% of local bus provision per person since 2011
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A huge moment for Northern Ireland. Another step forward in restoring the functions of the executive. Good news for the people of NI, democracy and maintaining the very important aspects of the Good Friday Agreement.
