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#buses

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

A trial of #Wrightbus hydrogen buses for Sizewell C workers has launched in #Suffolk, marking a step towards reducing construction emissions. If successful, Sizewell C could order up to 150 #buses, creating the UK's largest #hydrogen fleet. This initiative supports the region’s hydrogen #economy, creates #UK jobs, and reduces local transport impacts. Ryze Power supplies the green hydrogen, and a mobile refuelling system is also being tested. Sizewell C’s goal is to decarbonise its operations and accelerate the hydrogen transition. Wrightbus’s hydrogen buses, built in Northern #Ireland, contribute to UK manufacturing. The trial aims to encourage further hydrogen adoption across the region. If successful, it could help establish a broader hydrogen #transport network in the East of #England.
wrightbus.com/en-gb/Sizewell-C

The image features a modern double-decker bus with a sleek white exterior design. The front and right side of the bus are visible, showcasing its large windscreen and multiple windows typical of such buses. The top deck has expansive windows, allowing natural light inside. A colourful banner displayed on the side features an image of a sunset over a field. The bus is parked on a paved surface with clear blue skies above, and a few trees are visible in the distant background. The bus is equipped with several distinctive features like twin side mirrors and a black geometric front fascia. Photo by Wrightbus/Ryze Power
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James Cridland

Good news, everyone*! If you want to burn those old-fashioned Go Cards**, you can from Monday, as Brisbane buses finally accept bank card contactless payments for everyone!***

It’s like it’s 2012 (when London did it), or 2019 (when Sydney did it), or some random time in the future (hello Melbourne)

* in Brisbane, which I appreciate is not everyone
** by which I mean “apply for a refund”, and don’t burn them, they’re probably toxic
*** except if you have a concessionary card, keep using that if you do

abc.net.au/news/2025-03-18/sma #travel #transport #publictransport #buses

ABC News · Brisbane city council buses and metro to start smart ticketing from next weekBy Jack McKay
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Mike

Back home.
The bus journey to meet Sacha at the gym was uneventful - both buses were on time. I don't understand why, but the new Electric (battery) buses in Leicester seem much more reliable than the smelly diesel buses - and give a nicer ride.

There had been a collision in the gym car park earlier, so part of the car park was closed which meant finding our car was a challenge.

We eat the petrol station meal deal at the allotment. Sacha pruned & trained one of the loganberry bushes, that I'd been ignoring, while I broke up clay lumps and raked the bed that I've been digging recently.

it was chilly but not too unpleasant. And, we got useful jobs done.

#today#allotment#Leicester
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CLondoner92 (New Account)

The West #Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has approved a £1.2bn budget for 2025/26, focusing on economic growth, housing, jobs, and #transport improvements. This includes £204m for jobs, skills, and apprenticeships, £67.7m for social and affordable housing, and £55.7m to support economic growth. A key element is £554.9m for transport, including £84.8m for the Black Country #Metro extension, £36m for zero-emission #buses, and £234.5m for local transport projects like #cycle schemes and highway maintenance. The budget also safeguards bus services, with £61.1m allocated for concessionary #travel. A focus on improving transport, particularly buses and sustainable travel, aims to better connect communities and reduce emissions.
wmca.org.uk/news/wmca-board-ap

www.wmca.org.ukWMCA Board approves £1.2bn Budget to drive growth, jobs, housing and better transportThe Budget includes, for the first time, an Integrated Settlement marking an unprecedented shift in power, funding and responsibility from Westminster to the West Midlands
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John Arnold

_The Evening Post_, 11 March 1925:
LOWER HUTT AFFAIRS
MEETING OF BOROUGH
COUNCIL
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The Public Works Department forwarded the revised draft of the proposed motor lorry #regulations. Councillor Hobbs considered that the fees for motor #buses were quite outrageous. They were out of all reason, and it was quite evident that the regulations were drawn with the idea of stopping bus competition with #trains.
The Mayor said that the regulations were drawn after consultation with the Mayors of cities owning trams, and personally he considered it right that tramway enterprises should be safeguarded.
In reference to this matter it was decided to fall into line with the request of the City Council…
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/news

Black-and-white photo: New Zealand Railways buses in the Bus Shop at Petone Railway Workshops. 1928. Photographer, Albert Percy Godber. Description: Buses inside the Bus Shop at the Petone Railway Workshops. A sign on one of the buses reads “Wellington–Petone–Lower Hutt”. Citation: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949: Collection of albums, prints and negatives. Ref: APG-1816-1/2-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22639907
#OnThisDay#OTD#PapersPast
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The Kyiv Independent [unofficial]

Ukraine Daily summary - Monday, March 3 2025

Norwegian fuel supplier halts sales to US Navy over Trump-Zelensky dispute, citing 'moral compass' -- Kremlin says perceived US foreign policy shift aligns with its vision -- Elon Musk publicly supports call for US to exit NATO, UN -- UK to provide Ukraine with $2 billion for air defense -- and more

writeworks.uk/~/UkraineDaily/U

writeworks.ukUkraine Daily summary - Monday, March 3 2025Norwegian fuel supplier halts sales to US Navy over Trump-Zelensky dispute, citing 'moral compass' -- Kremlin says perceived US foreign policy shift aligns with its vision -- Elon Musk publicly supports call for US to exit NATO, UN -- UK to provide Ukraine with $2 billion for air defense -- and more
#diplomacy#starmer#tusk
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The Japan Times

East Japan Railway has begun to offer ride-hailing services at a limited number of locations using a group firm's rental cars to accommodate customers during hours when taxis and buses are not sufficiently available. japantimes.co.jp/business/2025 #business #companies #jreast #rail #buses #driving #tourism

The Japan Times · JR East to offer ride-hailing services at limited locationsBy The Japan Times
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Rob Bellinger

2/n More unsolicited observations on #buses since #congestionpricing

1. Per article linked above, MTA express bus ridership is up 21%.
2. Our private Trailways bus from #UlsterCountyNY to #nyc was completely sold out *and* on-time Tuesday morning.
3. Boxcar, the free market solution to #NJTransit, is now working with a second charter operator. Guess they can't get enough buses.
4. #NYWaterway, another private operator, has supplemented its school bus fleet with large Volvo coaches.

A large, white, Volvo brand motorcoach with a decal for NY Waterway on its side. The bus is rolling down 42nd Street in Times Square, past the AMC theater.
A white MCI motor coach stopped at a red light on 42nd Street with the lights of Times Square in the background. On the side of the bus are several stripes and the brand name Panorama Tours. In the front window is a small yellow sign indicating that the bus is being operated for the Boxcar commuter service.
#transit
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