PHILIPPINES Representatives from the Filipino city of Cebu have endorsed a proposal to introduce Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to the area, with a planned launch in 2020.
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Haifa and Tel Aviv take 172 MAN artic chassis for BRT
ISRAEL One of Israel’s largest bus operators, DAN Society for Public Transport, has introduced the first of 172 futuristically designed buses in Haifa. They are to form the backbone of the state-of-the-art Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems in Haifa and Tel Aviv.
Local transport schemes get £854m go-ahead
BRT and bus priority measures feature strongly in latest government capital investment funding round Transport secretary Justine Greening announced £854m worth of investment in 21 local transport schemes across England last week, five of which include park and ride, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) or bus priority schemes. This is in addition to the 20 schemes, [...]
Largest ever Columbia deal for Volvo Bus
COLUMBIA Volvo Bus Latin America has sold 688 bus chassis to Colombia’s capital city, Bogotá. The deal, which includes chassis for conventional buses as well as articulated and biarticulated buses, is the company’s largest ever in Columbia.
Optare chosen to supply vehicles for SA BRT
SOUTH AFRICA Optare is to supply 190 Solo SR midibuses to Cape Town. The fleet will form a key element of a Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) network as part of an integrated system combining many modes of public transport.
Stellar branding for new Hampshire BRT
A bespoke identity has been created for South East Hampshire’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network, of which the first phase will be ready to open in April next year. The busway and its vehicles will be branded as ‘Eclipse’, a name Hampshire County Council has selected “to reflect the superior bus experience Eclipse offers, effectively [...]
Higher sales for Volvo Buses
Volvo Buses reported a substantial increase in deliveries for the third quarter, compared with the same period in 2010. A total of 2,954 buses were delivered, which is an increase of 37%. North American and European markets continue to display a negative trend, while markets in South America and Asia expand rapidly. The bus market in [...]
Johannesburg BRT completed
WSP Africa’s ‘toughest ever’ BRT project finished after three years SOUTH AFRICA Construction firm WSP Africa has completed a BRT scheme in Johannesburg, a project it has described as the toughest the company has undertaken. WSP Africa had been overseeing the design and construction of the recently-completed BRT route which began in January 2008. The [...]
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Belfast BRT system consultation process open
Northern Ireland transport minister Danny Kennedy has launched a public consultation on route options for the proposed Belfast Rapid Transit (BRT) pilot network. The bus-based BRT network proposal aims to significantly enhance accessibility by public transport on preferred routes into Belfast city centre.
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Hants BRT – completion expected in 2012
Construction on Hampshire’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme is estimated to be completed in early 2012. It is hoped the BRT scheme will boost public transport between Gosport and Fareham and is part of a wider integration strategy for transport in South Hampshire. Better public transport options, improved traffic management and support for the local [...]
