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In this week's Episode: Nottingham City Council secures £16.7m to improve transport connectivity DVSA suspends MOT testing and cancels driving tests And we will be joined by special guest Paul Comfort to talk about Covid-19 in the transport industry and his new book “The Future of Public Transportation” If you're interested in buses follow my spotting Instagram @buses_uk Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" you can email us at nationaltransportpodcast@gmail.com you can visit our website @ bit.ly/nattp Could you spare 5 minutes to fill out a survey? www.bit.ly/ntpqanda or you can donate to our pateron at http://bit.ly/patreonbus Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations

In this weeks Episode: Translink buys its first hydrogen-fuelled buses Further Euro VI investment for Air Decker Stagecoach marks 40th year with a new look Coniston Coaches to end all Worcestershire County Council contracts Alexander Dennis to supply up to 600 buses to Ireland Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" you can email us at nationaltransportpodcast@gmail.com you can visit our website @ bit.ly/nattp Could you spare 5 minutes to fill out a survey? www.bit.ly/ntpqanda or you can donate to our pateron at http://bit.ly/patreonbus Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations

In this weeks Episode: Volvo Buses demonstrates electric autonomous depot solution, Snap joins forces with NAT Group to provide new coach service,Further clarification of Bristol’s Clean Air Zone given,Further details on new Yutongs for First Bus announced,City Circle to take delivery of its 100th Scania Irizar coach,ArrivaClick to commence operations in Watford next year,Carousel Buses and Heathrow Airport to restore High Wycombe coach link and Manifestos launched ahead of election looks to reinstate axed bus services. Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" you can email us at nationaltransportpodcast@gmail.com you can visit our website @ bit.ly/nattp Could you spare 5 minutes to fill out a survey? www.bit.ly/ntpqanda or you can donate to our pateron at http://bit.ly/patreonbus Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations

In this weeks Episode we will be covering, Volvo to launch double-Decker coach, Bournemouth Rugby has new coach, Transdev orders 157 electric buses from Volvo and we will be joined by Gary Mason Engineering Director of Nottingham City Transport to tell us the history of how Nottingham became the world leader for Gas powered Double Deckers Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" you can email us at nationaltransportpodcast@gmail.com you can visit our website @ bit.ly/nattp Could you spare 5 minutes to fill out a survey? www.bit.ly/ntpqanda or you can donate to our pateron at http://bit.ly/patreonbus Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations

In Bus industry news this week... Plymouth Citybus named best bus operator in the country, Cardiff Bus appoints new Managing Director, Go-Ahead cuts carbon emissions as it builds towards 2035 goal, First Cymru fined over £20k for poor punctuality and McGill’s Buses to improve punctuality after £75,000 fine you can find everthing you need to know about Open Transport here @ https://opentransport.co.uk/ and a link to their API's can be found @ https://app.swaggerhub.com/search?type=API&owner=open-transport And in aviation news...Emirates anniversary at Munich airport, Qatar airways/Indigo codeshare, Further 737max woes and United airlines's star wars liveried 737-800 Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" you can email us at nationaltransportpodcast@gmail.com you can visit our website @ bit.ly/nattp Could you spare 5 minutes to fill out a survey? www.bit.ly/ntpqanda or you can donate to our pateron at http://bit.ly/patreonbus Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations

in this episode we will cover: BAE Systems unveils next-generation electric bus propulsion system,New Citylink AIR coaches in service ,Report on the future of bus funding released, Government proposes green number plates which allow bus lane usage and Second fire at Diamond Bus premises Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" you can email us at nationaltransportpodcast@gmail.com you can visit our website @ bit.ly/nattp Could you spare 5 minutes to fill out a survey? www.bit.ly/ntpqanda or you can donate to our pateron at http://bit.ly/patreonbus Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations

In this weeks episode we will be looking at, Stagecoach responds to Manchester franchising consultation, Ebusco launches composite electric bus, London trial confirms fuel saving with latest Allison transmission, D&E Coaches voted Best Family Business at local awards, New Cummins natural gas bus engine produces ‘close to zero emissions’, Cummins adds new engine options and goes electric and National Express reports strong trading over summer Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" you can email us at nationaltransportpodcast@gmail.com you can visit our website @ bit.ly/nattp Could you spare 5 minutes to fill out a survey? www.bit.ly/ntpqanda or you can donate to our pateron at http://bit.ly/patreonbus Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations

In this weeks episode we will cover. Manchester franchise details are unveiled in GMCA consultation, Megabus takes delivery of new vehicles and updates its livery, Major €1bn bus contract caps summer of success, WYCA declares interest in First West Yorkshire sale, Courtney Buses and Thames Valley are merging operations, Electric bus depot plan for former RAF airfield Parc Stormy in Bridgend, Eleventh hour deal with Jo Bamford saves Wrightbus, 15 buses destroyed in second arson attack on Diamond buses in 12 months, West Midlands to receive £30m for bus route upgrades, McGill’s Buses MD criticises lack of investment, Stagecoach price freeze pledge for Oxford Tube and Call for buses in Norwich to be brought back under public control. Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" you can email us at nationaltransportpodcast@gmail.com you can visit our website @ bit.ly/nattp Could you spare 5 minutes to fill out a survey? www.bit.ly/ntpqanda or you can donate to our pateron at http://bit.ly/patreonbus Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations

In this weeks episode: Open Transport Initiative launches new standard in transport, Delaine buses view on the closure of Wrightbus, First Eastern Counties Expansion and Yourbus ceases trading. And in Aviation this week, BA new route from Gatwick, Russian Antonov incidents, Ethiopian airlines 767 engine failure, KLMs 100th birthday, Icelandair moving 737 max aircraft and Climate protests at London city Airport Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" you can email us at nationaltransportpodcast@gmail.com you can visit our website @ bit.ly/nattp Could you spare 5 minutes to fill out a survey? www.bit.ly/ntpqanda or you can donate to our pateron at bit.ly/pateronbus Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations

In this Episode we will be covering in the bus industry, Oxford Bus Company to withdraw the X90, two possible bidders for Wrightbus, the government preparing for a "bus revolution", bus fares in Cornwall are about to get cheaper and Manchester taking back control of its regions bus network. And in aviation news with Kieran is: Crash of vintage Boeing B-17 WWII bomber,United UA293 incident,Dubai international airports birthday,robots join staff at Istanbul's new airport and Adria airways file for bankruptcy Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" and Instagram "PodcastPlymouth" you can visit our website @ bit.ly/nattp Could you spare 5 minutes to fill out a survey? www.bit.ly/ntpqanda Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations

In this episode in the bus industry, we will be covering, New buses for Morebus, Wrightbus going into administration, Stagecoach purchase of South Glostershire bus and coach and BYD ADL new version of the Enviro400/200EV.  and in Aviation news Kieran will be covering, Thomas Cook going into administration and what to do, Virgin Atlantic, Delta Airlines and Easy Jet announced Shortest mainland UK flight. Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" and Instagram "PodcastPlymouth" you can also send us a Voice message @ https://anchor.fm/nattp/message or you can visit our website @ bit.ly/nattp Could you spare 5 minutes to fill out a survey? www.bit.ly/ntpqanda Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations

In this episode, we welcome Kieran to the podcast covering our newest segment, Aviation!  In bus news, we will be covering.. Wrightbus sale is imminent, Bus users down in England 6.9%, Thames Travel's new order, Weavaway travel's continued investment, Mangement Buy-out for First?, could a local businessman save Wrightbus?, TFL selling Broadway HQ for £120M, Arriva Midlands relaunching route 4, Arriva North West's Umbrella Bus and Stagecoach investing a further £3m in new buses...  In aviation news we will be covering- BA pilot strikes  - Embraer's first ERJ195-E2 aircraft delivery  - FAA starts trialling new taxiway lineup warning system in the US. Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" and Instagram "PodcastPlymouth" you can also send us a Voice message @ https://anchor.fm/nattp/message or you can visit our website @ bit.ly/nattp Could you spare 5 minutes to fill out a survey? www.bit.ly/ntpqanda Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations

want to help with the future of the podcast? http://www.bit.ly/ntpqanda In this episode, we will be covering...Go North East discounts fare for under 25s, is Flixbus going to operate in the UK?,  Metrobus's M2 one year on, the UK government pledging £200m for bus travel, the Scottish government committing to reducing congestion,  Go-Ahead avoiding fines in Ireland, Stratford-Upon-Avon bus service regaining its X status, and how franchised bus services in Manchester will cost each household £68  Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" and Instagram "PodcastPlymouth" you can also send us a Voice message @ https://anchor.fm/nattp/message or you can visit our website @ bit.ly/nattp Could you spare 5 minutes to fill out a survey? www.bit.ly/ntpqanda Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations

Have 5 minutes to spare? we have a podcast survey to help improve the podcast it can be found at http://www.bit.ly/ntpqanda  In this episode we will be covering. Somerset's new fleet of coaches, Reading buses service changes, Lloyds Coaches new additions, TFL investing in outer London, Cardiff Bus, the future of Victoria Coach Station, National Express Coventry service changes and First Manchester cutting routes.  Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" and Instagram "PodcastPlymouth" you can also send us a Voice message @ https://anchor.fm/nattp/message or you can visit our website @ bit.ly/nattp Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations

In this weeks Episode we will be covering....Stagecoach East Bedford's Open Day, Rumours Surrounding Wrightbus, Galloways Withdrawal from Routes, Service changes in bristol, Aberdeen Park and Ride, LibertyBus trailing Electric Buses, Xplore Dundee cutting routes and Go North East. Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" and Instagram "PodcastPlymouth" you can also send us a Voice message @ https://anchor.fm/nattp/message or you can visit our website @ bit.ly/nattp Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations

In this episode we will be looking at: Passenger Plus, Rotala, Travelmaster,  CastleLine, Nottingham City Transport, Newport Transport, Wrightbus, Metroline, CT Plus, Stagecoach, First Southampton and Stagecoach Oxford  Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" and Instagram "PodcastPlymouth" you can also send us a Voice message @ https://anchor.fm/nattp/message or you can visit our website @ www.bit.ly/nattp Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations

In this episode, we will be looking into. The Bus Industry Performance Report for 2019, Sands Coach Park,  Transdev York's new routes, and Go-Ahead Ireland's new route for Dublin. and we will be interviewing David Squire of Yellow Buses of Bournemouth.   Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" and Instagram "PodcastPlymouth" you can also send us a Voice message @ https://anchor.fm/nattp/message or you can visit our website @ www.bit.ly/nattp Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations

In this episode we will be covering: the new Scarborough Seven buses,  the possible new Stagecoach branding, Tees Vally, Tenders for the Cornwall Bus Network, Bristol's Consolation, ADL's new field service vans and Alexander Dennis new Enviro400ER   Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" and Instagram "PodcastPlymouth" you can also send us a Voice message @ https://anchor.fm/nattp/message or you can visit our website @ www.bit.ly/nattp Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations

In this Episode we will be covering. Stagecoach East London, TFL Smartvision, Wrightbus, Diamond North West, Transdev Blazefield, Essex County Council, Stagecoach West and Lothian Bus  Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" and Instagram "PodcastPlymouth" you can also send us a Voice message @ https://anchor.fm/nattp/message or you can visit our website @ www.bit.ly/nattp Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations

in this week episode we interview Target Travel, talk about NCT's new bio gas buses, First Tameside, Aberdeen's new hydrogen deckers, Liverpool City Region "Vision for Bus"  and Stagecoach Bus order for 2019/2020 also a extra little something at the end :) Join us on Twitter @PodcastNational Facebook "National Transport Podcast" and Instagram "PodcastPlymouth" you can also send us a Voice message @ https://anchor.fm/nattp/message or you can visit our website @ www.bit.ly/nattp Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/national-transport-podcast/donations